Cambridge scientists have discovered a way of mimicking the stunningly bright and beautiful colours found on the wings of tropical butterflies. The findings could have important applications in the security printing industry, helping to make bank notes and credit cards harder to forge. The striking iridescent colours displayed on beetles, butterflies and other insects have long fascinated both physicists and ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes A Key to Nanotechnology
Carbon nanotubes, a new 1D carbon material, were discovered around ten years ago.This new molecular form of carbon exhibits a series of fundamentally new and unexpected physical, mechanical and chemical properties and brought nanotubes into the position of one of the most promising tools in future nanotechnology. Nanotubes can have implications for the fabrication of molecule-based electronic devices, nanotransistors and ... Read More »
UAE Looks at Nanotechnology in Food Industry
Nanotechnology can make foods tastier, give them a longer shelf life or add more nutrients but worries that it could damage DNA and pose health risks remain. Imagine a tasteless, odourless drink that, once bombarded with microwaves, could taste like coke, orange juice or ginger beer according to the preference of the customer. Several years ago, that was an example ... Read More »
MSc Electronics for Sustainable Energy
The School of Engineering has an excellent reputation for Engineering. We are recognized for our world-class research and hold the Excellent in Teaching rating. The school also has an international reputation for electronics research for energy and advanced semiconductor materials & devices. This course places strong emphasis on ‘state of the art’ electronics for energy efficient devices and power electronics. ... Read More »
UK: Cleanroom Technician – Semiconductor – Nanotechnology
Our Client’s London-based Cleanroom facility is one of the UK’s leading laboratories in semiconductor / nanotechnology. Its purpose is to fabricate a range of scientific devices to further research and teaching within the areas of engineering, physics and biological sciences. The Client has an immediate requirement for a Cleanroom Technician, for a long term temporary contract. The Cleanroom Technician will ... Read More »
The future of OHS and nanotechnology
SENATOR Kim Carr, in an address to the ACTU OHS and Workers’ Compensation Seminar on Nanotechnology, talked about OHS in the face of developing technology. According to Senator Carr, Australian workers can expect to encounter more nanomaterials in the production environment and in workplaces. Senator Carr reinforced the Government’s determination to achieve a balance between occupational health and safety and leadership ... Read More »
NEI Corporation Press Release
NEI Corporation introduces Nanotech Analytics, a new comprehensive advanced materials characterization and analysis service Somerset, NJ – NEI Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of nanotechnology-based advanced materials, has introduced a new comprehensive materials characterization and analysis service, Nanotech Analytics. With the motto “You make it, we test it”, this new service specializes in full service nanoscale materials characterization and ... Read More »
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