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Daily Archives: June 12, 2010

Proposed study of nanoparticles’ toxic effects scrapped

The biotechnology department has scrapped a proposed project to analyse the toxic effects of nanoparticles, as it found no Indian research agency competent to undertake the study. In 2008, the ministry of science and technology had advertised its plans in leading science journals to fund a comprehensive study to estimate the toxicological effects of nanoparticles. “We were not satisfied with ... Read More »

UK: Research Scientist – Next Generation Photovoltaics

Location: Oxford Sector: Industry Job Hours: Full-Time Job Role: Nanotechnology Company:  Cranleigh Recruitment Solutions Salary: £28000 – £40000 per annum + Benefits Job reference: 2112 Posted Date: 25 May 2010 17:04:38 Research Scientist – Next Generation Photovoltaics – Oxfordshire – £28-40K + Excellent Benefits A Researcher with a scientific background and experience in Dye – sensitized , hybrid or organic solar cells, Photo – ... Read More »

UAlbany NanoCollege Announces $2M in Federal Funding to Support Innovative Nanotechnology Education and Research

Initiatives to enable critical advances for health care, military, IT and automotive applications Albany, NY – The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (“CNSE”) of the University at Albany today announced the receipt of more than $2 million in federal funding that will support leading-edge nanotechnology educational and research initiatives to enable critical innovations targeting the health care, military, information ... Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s research institute for Nanotechnology

RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has given permission to construct a new laboratories’ building for the King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology (KAIN) that will run under King Saud University (KSU) at Riyadh Technology Valley. This was announced on Friday by KSU President Abdullah Al-Othman. “The KSU has laid down the infrastructure for the laboratories in which ... Read More »

Iran Publishes 2nd National Nanotechnology Standard

TEHRAN (FNA)- The second National Nanotechnology Standard entitled ‘Nanotechnology – Health and Safety in Nano Occupational Settings – Code of Practices’ was published in Iran. The Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI/TC229) prepared and devised the standard after studying and carrying out research, and by using the published standards of ISO, ASTM, and NIOSH. The purpose of ... Read More »