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Fears For The Safety and Future Of The World As We Know It - Dangers, Risks and Threat of Nanotechnology

Green groups are concerned that nanotechnology may unleash a slew of health, safety and environmental disasters. Scientists are optimistic that nanotechnology holds the key to a range of new frontiers. This article presents the argument of how nanotechnology is set to harm the world.

4 Jan 2007

Dangers, Risks and Threat of Nanotechnology – Safe, Secure and The Scientific Way of The Future

4 Jan 2007

Defence, Weapons and The Use Of Nanotechnology In Modern Combat Equipment and Warfare Systems

Nanotechnology holds strong promises for use in the defence industry. Nanotechnology can be used in two ways by soldiers. The first is miniaturisation of equipment to allow it to be smaller and lighter. The second is to develop and adapt new materials for military purposes.

3 Jan 2007

Biomimetic Nanotechnology Copying Nature On A Molecular Level

Biomimetic nanotechnology, science copying nature at the nano level

2 Jan 2007

Spectroscopy and Spectrometers – A Simple Look at Technology For Characterising Nanomaterials

When investigating and developing nanomaterials it is of paramount importance to know exactly what the material is that you are looking at. Spectrometers are the tools that give the composition of things. The science of detecting and analysing compositional data in this way is known as spectroscopy.

19 Dec 2006

Solar Cells and The Promise of Nanotechnology – Costs, Efficiencies and Emerging Developments

Can nanotechnology overcome the cost burdens of solar cells and come up with a clean, green, highly efficient renewable electricity souce.

19 Dec 2006

Quantum Dots – A Definition, How They Work, Manufacturing, Applications and Their Use In Fighting Cancer

Quantum dots are tiny nanocrystals that glow when stimulated by an external source such as ultraviolet (UV) light. How many atoms are included in the quantum dot determines their size and the size of the quantum dot determines the colour of light emitted.

15 Dec 2006

Solid Oxygen e-Phase Crystal Structure Determined Along With The Discovery of a Red Oxygen O8 Cluster

The structure of the red oxygen å-phase formed under pressures above 10 GPa has been determined including the discovery of an O8 cluster, which is a new conformation of oxygen following ozone.

4 Dec 2006

Carbon Nanotubes Hold Key To Extreme Strength and Sharpness of Swords Made From Famed Damascus Steel

The extreme strength, sharpness and resilience of swords made from Damascus steel has resulted in them being spoken of in the same tone as myths and legends. A paper reveals some of the secrets behind the steel itself and points strongly to production methods.

29 Nov 2006

Nanofood Defined and The Use Of Nanotechnology In Packaging, Producing and Growing Foods Now and Into The Future

Nanotechnology in the food industry can take a number of forms. These include the use of nanotechnology in packaging materials, farming practices, food processing and also in the foods themselves.

23 Nov 2006

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Fears For The Safety and Future Of The World As We Know It - Dangers, Risks and Threat of Nanotechnology

Dangers, Risks and Threat of Nanotechnology – Safe, Secure and The Scientific Way of The Future

Defence, Weapons and The Use Of Nanotechnology In Modern Combat Equipment and Warfare Systems

Biomimetic Nanotechnology Copying Nature On A Molecular Level

Spectroscopy and Spectrometers – A Simple Look at Technology For Characterising Nanomaterials

Solar Cells and The Promise of Nanotechnology – Costs, Efficiencies and Emerging Developments

Quantum Dots – A Definition, How They Work, Manufacturing, Applications and Their Use In Fighting Cancer

Solid Oxygen e-Phase Crystal Structure Determined Along With The Discovery of a Red Oxygen O8 Cluster

Carbon Nanotubes Hold Key To Extreme Strength and Sharpness of Swords Made From Famed Damascus Steel

Nanofood Defined and The Use Of Nanotechnology In Packaging, Producing and Growing Foods Now and Into The Future

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