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Converging Technologies - a Definition and an Overview of Some Different Viewpoints

‘Converging Technology’ is viewed as the integration of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science. This article gives an overview of the subject, and considers the different viewpoints offered by the US Government, the European Community and environmentalist groups.

15 Aug 2005

Gene Therapy for Plants Using Carbon Nanofibres - Methods, Applications and Possible Health Concerns

A new technique whereby carbon nanofibers attached to a silicon chip with strands of synthetic DNA are injected into plant cells, could be used in the wood and paper industries. Processes, potential applications, benefits and possible drawbacks for this new nanotechnology are looked at here.

15 Aug 2005

Nanoparticle Farming - Might it Be Possible to Grow Nanoparticles in Genetically Engineered Crops?

Research suggests that it could be possible to produce industrial nanoparticles in genetically engineered crops, instead of in the laboratory. By looking at two recent research projects on nanoparticle farming, this article offers an overview of processes for this innovative nanotechnology method.

15 Aug 2005

Could Nanomaterials Replace Rubber?

Nanoparticles have often been mixed with rubber to improve the wear and strength of tires. Many tire manufacturers are now developing engineered nanoparticles to further extend tire life.

15 Aug 2005

Food Production Using Nanotechnologies - Recommendations for Regulation by Environmentalist Groups

Food manufacturing is set to undergo many changes through the use of nanotechnology methods, although some environmental groups have aired concerns about nano-foods. This article looks at the concerns raised by environmentalists and considers what actions might be taken to address these concerns.

12 Aug 2005

Food Production Using Nanotechnology Methods - Overview of Estimated Markets and Regulatory Policies

Food production is set to experience major changes as a result of using nanotechnology processing methods. How nanotechnologies will affect food manufacturing, the estimated worldwide value of the nano-food market, possible drawbacks, and government regulation for this sector are considered here.

12 Aug 2005

Nanobioweaponry for War and Agriculture - Implications of Microencapsulation and Nanoencapsulation

Nanocapsules and microcapsules could be used for chemical and biological warfare, fear environmentalists. How nanotechnology methods in the area of nano- and micro-encapsulation might be misused if they fell into the wrong hands, is examined in this overview of the subject.

12 Aug 2005

Drug Encapsulation at Nanoscale Level - an Overview of Encapsulation Types and Industry Applications

Nanotechnology methods can improve the efficiency of drug delivery applications, through controlling the properties of the outer shells of nanocapsules and microcapsules. The different types of encapsulation methods that exist at the nanoscale, together with industry applications, are examined here.

12 Aug 2005

Nanobiotechnology and Synthetic Biology - What Might the Future Hold for these New Disciplines?

Building synthetic organisms with DNA segments at nanoscale level offers scientists a wide range of opportunities in the areas such as gene therapy and disease detection. This articles focuses on synthetic organisms and artificial nucleotides, looking at research projects and industry applications.

12 Aug 2005

Tagging, Monitoring and Tracking Using Nanotechnology Methods and Devices

Radio frequency identification (RFid) tags are increasingly being used in electronic tagging, tracking and monitoring. Applications for RFid tags, benefits and drawbacks of using RFid tags, and industry applications for Nanobarcodes and ‘Senser’ tags are examined here.

11 Aug 2005

Latest Articles

Converging Technologies - a Definition and an Overview of Some Different Viewpoints

Gene Therapy for Plants Using Carbon Nanofibres - Methods, Applications and Possible Health Concerns

Nanoparticle Farming - Might it Be Possible to Grow Nanoparticles in Genetically Engineered Crops?

Could Nanomaterials Replace Rubber?

Food Production Using Nanotechnologies - Recommendations for Regulation by Environmentalist Groups

Food Production Using Nanotechnology Methods - Overview of Estimated Markets and Regulatory Policies

Nanobioweaponry for War and Agriculture - Implications of Microencapsulation and Nanoencapsulation

Drug Encapsulation at Nanoscale Level - an Overview of Encapsulation Types and Industry Applications

Nanobiotechnology and Synthetic Biology - What Might the Future Hold for these New Disciplines?

Tagging, Monitoring and Tracking Using Nanotechnology Methods and Devices

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