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Fraunhofer initiates and leads new EU project on highly ionised pulse plasma processes

The Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST has successfully initiated a COST Action on the subject of 'highly ionised pulse plasma processes - HIPP processes' and now takes the lead of the action.

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On-off membrane for on-demand drug delivery

U.S. researchers have developed a new type of membrane that can be made reversibly porous at the flick of a switch.

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New nanoparticle-based 'adjuvant' could hold future of vaccine development

Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new 'adjuvant' that could allow the creation of important new vaccines, possibly become a universal vaccine carrier and help medical experts tackle many diseases more effectively.

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Finland is seeking collaborations with India in biotechnology and nanotechnology

Out to prove that there is more to Finnish technology than Nokia handphones, Finland is seeking collaborations with India in biotechnology and nanotechnology and will also set up a Finnish Innovation Centre in New Delhi.

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Congressman Lipinski addresses nanotechnology conference, pledging support

In a speech Tuesday before the 8th annual NanoBusiness Conference in Chicago, Congressman Dan Lipinski called for enhanced support for cutting-edge research into nanotechnology, which has the potential to be a revolutionary force for job creation and economic growth.

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Nanoparticle treatment for burns curbs infection, reduces inflammation

Oil-and-water-based nanoemulsion could be more effective than commonly used lotions.

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Presentations posted from EU Scientific Hearing on Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies

On September 10, 2009, the European Commission (DG Health and Consumers) organized in Brussels a Scientific Hearing on the risk assessment of nanotechnologies. The presentations at this meeting have now been posted on the DG Health and Consumer's website.

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Indian scientists develop world's hardest nanocomposite material

The world's hardest plastic nano-composite material that can be used in missiles and aeroplanes has been discovered by a team of five Bangalore researchers headed by CNR Rao, scientific advisor to the Prime Minister of India.

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Physicists learn how the shape of nanoscopic magnetic islands affect data storage

Molecules of hydrogen are difficult to steer with electric fields because of the symmetrical way that charges are distributed within them. But now researchers at ETH Zurich have found a clever technique to get a grip on the molecules.

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Nanotechnology fibers bring Spiderman silk one swing closer

Being able to swing through the air like Spiderman on strands of 'spider silk' may be one step closer with researchers at Deakin University discovering a way to strengthen plastic nanofibres with one of the world's strongest materials, carbon.

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Nanotechnology is the topic of TechConnect Magazine's first digital issue

The Arizona Technology Council today announced the first digital edition of its TechConnect magazine to complement the highly popular print offering.

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Kohlenstoff-Nanotubes zeigen unterschiedliche Reibungseigenschaften

Kohlenstoff-Nanotubes zeigen unterschiedliche Reibungseigenschaften parallel und quer zur Nanotube-Achse.

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Graphen und Galliumarsenid: Zwei perfekte Partner finden sich

Die PTB hat erstmals Graphen auf Galliumarsenid sichtbar gemacht - Kombination zweier einzigartiger Elektronikmaterialien gelungen.

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Restless atoms cause materials to age

Atoms have the habit of jumping through solids - a practice that physicists have recently been able to follow for the first time using a brand new method. This scientific advance was made possible thanks to the utilisation of cutting-edge X-ray sources, known as electron synchrotrons.

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IMEC to house Kaneka's European Photovoltaics Lab advancing joint research

IMEC, Europe's leading nanoelectronics research center, and Kaneka Corporation, the Japanese leading manufacturer of chemical specialties and solar cells, have announced a bilateral cooperation. Under the agreement, Kaneka will incorporate its European Photovoltaics Laboratory at IMEC in Leuven, Belgium.

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Carl Zeiss to introduce cutting edge technology to the Biopolis research community

Biopolis Shared Facilities and Carl Zeiss announce strategic partnership and collaboration.

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