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ADAP Nanotech Receives Investment from JumpStart

JumpStart has invested $250,000 in ADAP Nanotech, an Akron, Ohio-based company developing and producing carbon nanotube-based coatings and adhesives.

17 Feb 2012

Novel Method Generates Uniform Dispersions of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Engineers from the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina (USC) have generated uniform dispersions of carbon nanotubes by combining ultrasonication and hydrogen passivation methods. This development can aid in easier harnessing of the power of carbon nanotubes.

16 Feb 2012

GE Global Research Develops High-Sensitive Bio-Inspired Nanostructured Systems

A research team from GE Global Research, General Electric’s technology development unit, has developed novel bio-inspired nanostructured systems capable of outperforming existing thermal imaging devices.

15 Feb 2012

Ensysce Biosciences Reports Data on Carbon Nanotube Carriers for siRNA Delivery

Ensysce Biosciences has reported the latest data on its delivery technology for short interfering RNA (siRNA) for therapeutic applications in the Materials journal.

15 Feb 2012

Researchers Use Nanotube-Mediated Laser Heat Treatment to Kill Breast Cancer Stem Cells

A team of researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has demonstrated a method to kill breast cancer tumors, especially the tumor triggering cancer stem cells, using multiwalled carbon nanotubes.

14 Feb 2012

Raymor's Carbon Nanotubes Now Less then US$10 Per Gram

As part of its attendance of Nanotech Japan, the world biggest nanotechnology trade show, Raymor Nanotech takes the opportunity to announce a new pricing list. Raymor Nanotech takes another step towards becoming the worl...

From Raymor Industries Inc. 13 Feb 2012

Novel Technique to Synthesize Enhanced Buckypapers

A novel form of buckypapers or carbon nanotube sheets developed by a research team has eliminated their major drawback.

10 Feb 2012

Researcher Develops Novel Methods to Create and Work with Carbon Nanotubes

A research team led by Gurpreet Singh from the Kansas State University is developing novel methods to synthesize and work with graphene-based carbon nanotubes, which pave the way to enhance the performance of rechargeable batteries and laser detectors.

8 Feb 2012

Study Reveals Defects Reduce Brightness in Carbon Nanotubes

A Rice University study on fluorescence of single-walled carbon nanotubes has discovered that the brightest nanotubes of identical length demonstrate uniform fluorescence intensity and their brightness varies proportionally with their length.

2 Feb 2012

Scientists Produce Novel Paint Using Nanotechnology

A research team comprising Mohamed Saafi and David McGahon from the University of Strathclyde is using nanotechnology to develop an economical, eco-friendly smart paint capable of detecting tiny faults in bridges, mines and wind turbines well before the occurrence of structural damage.

1 Feb 2012