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Springer publishes second edition of Handbook of Nanotechnology

The second edition of the Handbook of Nanotechnology is available.

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Nanoporous ceramic filter offers hope to kidney-dialysis patients

New technology has the potential to make dialysis sessions more efficient and shorter.

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Metal memory could lead to vanishing dents

Crumpled kitchen foil that lays flat for reuse. Dents in car doors that disappear when heated with a hairdryer. These and other physical feats may become possible with a technique to make memory metals.

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Boeing prepares European-built fuel cell demonstrator airplane

In an effort to develop environmentally progressive technologies for aerospace applications, Boeing plans to conduct experimental flight tests this year of a manned airplane powered only by a fuel cell and lightweight batteries.

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Nanotechnology and society in India

A follow-up on the 'Fostering Innovation in Nanotechnology between EU and India' conference earlier this month.

March 29, 2007 Read more

Carbon nanotube cooler for electronics

New research suggests that carbon nanotubes may soon be integrated into ever-shrinking cell phones, digital audio players, and personal digital assistants to help ensure the equipment does not overheat, malfunction, or fail.

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EU nanotechnology project on molecular machines is coming to a close

BIOMACH will close at the end of April 2007.

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Nanotechnology risks: Widely used iron nanoparticles exhibit toxic effects on neuronal cells

Unexpected effects on cells noted while investigating a possible way to manipulate them remotely with a magnetic force.

March 28, 2007 Read more

The life and death of a photon 'filmed' for the first time

Researchers observed, in real time, the birth, life and death of a single photon.

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Smart thin film membranes adopt properties of guest molecules

Smart thin film membranes are compatible with diverse organic and inorganic molecules and will adopt properties of the guest molecules.

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Gold, copper nanoparticles take center stage in the search for hydrogen production catalysts

X-ray studies are pointing the way to less costly and more efficient catalysts for improving the performance of fuel cells.

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Finnish nanotechnology sector shows impressive growth

The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than doubled from 61 to 134 in just two years.

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Nanotechnology a cornerstone of the plastic electronics revolution

UK researcher pioneered a way to make single-layered planar plastic transistors and diodes using a fast and simple printing technique.

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UK government body criticizes lack of nanotechnology risk research

The Review concluded that the UK government has not provided sufficient support for research into the toxicology and health and environmental effects of nanomaterials.

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Nanoparticles for delivery of prostate cancer treatment

Researchers have developed a way to directly target and destroy the blood vessels of solid tumors, thus destroying the tumors while leaving normal tissue unharmed.

March 27, 2007 Read more

Giving platinum nanocatalysts a golden boost for fuel cells

Researchers are looking for ways to use gold to prevent the destruction of platinum in the chemical reactions that take place in fuel cells.

March 27, 2007 Read more