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New aerogels could clean contaminated water, purify hydrogen for fuel cells

Scientists have identified a new technique for cleansing contaminated water and potentially purifying hydrogen for use in fuel cells, thanks to the discovery of a innovative type of porous material.

July 30, 2007 Read more

The story of a nanotechnology start-up

A TV interview with the founder of Midatech, a nanoparticle manufacturer.

July 30, 2007 Read more

Graphene sniffs out dangerous molecules

Researchers have used the world's thinnest material to create sensors that can detect just a single molecule of a toxic gas.

July 30, 2007 Read more

New joint venture for nanotechnology water and process treatments

New company will create products with nano-features for industrial markets.

July 30, 2007 Read more

New technique to 'see' and protect transplants successful in diabetic animal model

Researchers have found a way to overcome a major stumbling block to developing successful insulin-cell transplants for people with type I diabetes, encapsulating them in spheres with nanoscale pores.

July 29, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology in construction engineering research grants

The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) has issued a call for research projects that deal with nanotechnology applications in the construction industry.

July 28, 2007 Read more

How to deal with nanotechnology waste

A new report presents the most comprehensive analysis to-date of two key Environmental Protection Agency laws that regulate the end-of-life management of nanotechnology.

July 27, 2007 Read more

FDA nanotechnology task force report available for download

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday released a report that recommends the agency consider developing guidance and taking other steps to address the benefits and risks of drugs and medical devices using nanotechnology.

July 26, 2007 Read more

Hidden order found in a quantum spin liquid

A newly detected, hidden "string order" that extends over a length of 30 nanometers in a material that is otherwise apparently disordered, could have implications for the design of materials at the nanoscale, including those used for a developing concept known as quantum computing.

July 26, 2007 Read more

New technique may speed development of molecular electronics

To produce materials for modern electronics, small amounts of impurities are introduced into silicon - a process called doping. Scientists recently succeeded in being the first to implement doping in the field of molecular electronics.

July 26, 2007 Read more

California NanoSystems Institute industry collaboration on nanobiotechnology research

The California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA today announced a partnership with the integrated global biopharmaceutical company Abraxis BioScience Inc. to collaborate on nanobiotechnology research for the advancement of new technologies in medicine.

July 26, 2007 Read more

Nanoscale clay creates fire resistant hard wearing latex emulsion paints

Researchers have found a way of replacing the soap used to stabilize latex emulsion paints with nanoscale clay armour that can create a much more hard wearing and fire resistant paint.

July 26, 2007 Read more

The future of medicine: Insert chip, cure disease?

Imagine a chip, strategically placed in the brain, that could prevent epileptic seizures or allow someone who has lost a limb to control an artificial arm just by thinking about it.

July 25, 2007 Read more

Thousands of atoms swap 'spins' with partners in quantum square dance

Advance is step toward quantum computing with neutral atoms.

July 25, 2007 Read more

Graphene oxide paper could spawn a new class of materials

Researchers have fabricated a new type of paper that they hope will create a revolution of its own - and while it won't replace your notepad, this remarkably stiff and strong yet lightweight material should find use in a wide variety of applications.

July 25, 2007 Read more

FDA sees no need for additional nanotechnology labelling

Food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics that contain minuscule engineered particles don't necessarily need special labeling to alert consumers, a federal task force recommends.

July 25, 2007 Read more