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Graphene is the Strongest Material Ever Measured

Research scientists at Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science have achieved a breakthrough by proving that the carbon material graphene is the strongest material ever measured.

23 Jul 2008

Using Nanotechnology to Develop Lightweight Materials

The polymer researchers at the GKSS Research Centre in Geesthacht (Germany) expected about 30 scientists to attend the kick-off meeting of the new EU project HARCANA (High Aspect Ratio for Carbon-based Nanocomposites). N...

23 Jul 2008

Nanotechnology Soon Allow People to Clean Their Blood Plasma

Nanotechnology will soon allow people to have their blood plasma cleaned relatively inexpensively, the head of Russia's Nanotechnology Corporation told his American partners during a visit to the United States. L...

23 Jul 2008

API Nanotronics Corp Receives Two 2008 NanoBriefs Nano 50 Awards

API Nanotronics Corp., a leading supplier of electronic components and nanotechnology research and development to the defense and communications sectors, today announced it received two of the 2008 NanoBriefs® Nano 5...

From Spectrum Control 23 Jul 2008

Adding Nanoparticles to Improve Energy Efficiency of Chillers

Adding just the right dash of nanoparticles to standard mixes of lubricants and refrigerants could yield the equivalent of an energy-saving chill pill for factories, hospitals, ships, and others with large cooling systems, suggest the latest results from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research that is pursuing promising formulations.

23 Jul 2008

Sandia National Lab to Demonstrate New Hyperspectral Confocal Fluorescence Microscope

Sandia National Laboratories will demonstrate a new hyperspectral confocal fluorescence microscope Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MDT in Bldg. 897 on Kirtland Air Force Base. This patent-protected and patent-pending t...

From Sandia National Laboratories 23 Jul 2008

Report Predicts Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market to Reach $4.0 Billion by 2013

A new report from NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, predicts that the market for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) will reach more than $4.0 billion in revenues ($US) by 2013 and surpassing $8 billion in 2015.

22 Jul 2008

Report Finds Pervasive Use of Nanotechnology in Manufactured Products

Much like the Internet, nanotechnology was over-hyped earlier this decade, and some high profile failures have left manufacturers and investors skeptical. However, a new report from Lux Research finds that in reality, na...

22 Jul 2008

Grant to Analyze Nanomedicine Prototypes for Treating Allergies and Inflammatory Diseases

Luna Innovations Incorporated announces the award of a $1.6 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the use of fullerene-based nanomedicines as a pathway to treat ...

22 Jul 2008

Injection–Molded Cell Packaging Generates Power and is Fuel Cell Chemistry Compatible

Neah Power Systems, Inc., a leading developer of fuel cells for military, industrial and consumer portable electronic devices, announced today that it successfully demonstrated a reliable, automated process for bonding t...

22 Jul 2008

BNL Chemist Recognized for Outstanding Contribution in Electrocatalysis for Fuel Cells

Radoslav Adzic, a senior chemist at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has received a 2008 DOE Hydrogen Program R+D Award, which recognizes him for his "outstanding contributions in electrocatalysis for fuel cells." Adzic was honored in June with a plaque at a DOE ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

22 Jul 2008

Nansulate EPX to Feature in August '08 Issue of JPCL

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's new Nansulate® EPX product, a patented material with industry leading thermal resistance, corrosion preve...

22 Jul 2008

New Near-Infrared Imaging Camera Ideal for Spectroscopy and Infrared Analysis

Electrophysics has introduced a new near-infrared imaging camera for use with spectroscopy, laser beam profiling and infrared analysis in the wavelength range from visible to 2 microns. The new MicronViewer 7292M is extr...

22 Jul 2008

Forum Focuses on Voluntary Measures in Nano Risk Governance

For the fourth time, the NanoEurope fair and symposium in St.Gallen (Switzerland) will be the venue for the NanoRegulation Conference. As a leading international platform in the area of nanotechnology safety and regulation, the conference will offer a forum to discuss this year's topic of "Voluntary Measures in Nano Risk Governance" (such as Voluntary Reporting Schemes, Codes of Conduct, Risk management systems etc.).

22 Jul 2008

Fluid Logic Sold its Grinding and Fabrication Fluids Business to Ferro Corp.

Fluid Logic LLC, of Portland, Oregon announced today that it has sold its grinding and fabrication fluids business for brittle materials to Ferro Corporation. Terms of the transaction were not released. The primary pr...

22 Jul 2008