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Nanotechnology supports the bioeconomy

New process makes use of the waste fraction to make renewable automotive and aviation oils and lubricants with a high added value.

February 26, 2007 Read more

Ingredient in big macs and sodas can stabilize gold nanoparticles for medical use

A plant extract can be used to create a new type of gold nanoparticle that is stable and nontoxic and can be administered orally or injected.

February 26, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology project aims to reduce packaging waste

Danone, the French food and beverage giant, is taking part in a research project into nanotechnology that could result in stronger plastic packing that also reduces waste.

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Caged DNA can be freed for gen therapy

By combining DNA macromolecules with polymers containing iron, molecular cages can be made.

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Nanotubes sprout fullerene buds

A new carbon-based hybrid material, called nanobuds, is set to make an impact on the microelectronics industry.

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Perfluorocarbon nanoparticles track living cells

To better track the fate of stem cells injected into patients, researchers have turned to a combination of fluorine-based MRI and nanoparticles made of liquid perfluorocarbons.

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Quantum rods and dots image cancer cells

Two new reports demonstrate some of the ways in which cancer researchers are using quantum dots and rods as imaging agents.

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Carbon nanotubes deliver siRNA into human cells

Short pieces of RNA, known as small interfering RNA (siRNA), have the potential to become a new class of anticancer drugs.

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Quantum dots detect metastatic lesions

These results could lead to a simple, non-invasive method for detecting metastasis.

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An innovative new fuel cell project

Fuel cells designed to meet large power needs.

February 26, 2007 Read more

Rings of single-walled carbon nanotubes

A new directed assembly approach for positioning and shaping single-wall carbon nanotubes into rationally designed structures.

February 25, 2007 Read more

India poised for breakthrough in nanotechnology

Indo-US collaboration in broadening the horizons of research in nano and quantum computing will open up new frontiers to speed up data transmission processes and unravel the mysteries of nature, said experts at the seminar.

February 25, 2007 Read more

Tabletop x-ray laser could benefit nanotechnology

New technique opens door to tabletop X-ray laser.

February 25, 2007 Read more

Industry should become familiar with EPA white paper on nanotechnology

Industry officials should become familiar with the EPA document, and be prepared to work pro-actively and collaboratively with the Agency, particularly in areas where data for risk assessments is lacking.

February 23, 2007 Read more

Lots of nanotechnology in roadmap of the 21st century

A year by year bullet point list of notable advances expected to happen in the 21st century, from 2006 onwards.

February 23, 2007 Read more

From lab to industry: nanotechnology innovations at Hannover Fair

That applications of nanotechnology have found their way from lab to industry will be proven by about 60 exhibitors at Hannover Fair.

February 23, 2007 Read more