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Daily Archives: June 26, 2010

Nanotechnology

Report Title: Nanotechnology Report ID: 444 Date: 2/20/2009 Report Type: Webpage URL: [index.cfm] Country: United States of America Organization: California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Summary: The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s website contains a summary of nanotechnology, the DTSC’s reasons for its interest in nanotechnology safety, and current events in California nanotechnology regulation. Previously (see report ... Read More »

Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes

Proposed Rule URL: [eAgendaViewRule] Country: United States of America Organization: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Summary: In its Spring 2009 Regulatory Agenda, the EPA announced that it may create a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 4(a) test rule to determine the health effects of multiwall carbon nanotubes. Such a rule would require manufacturers of multiwall carbon nanotubes to perform health ... Read More »

Nanomedicine Conference:“Business Development & Successful Nanotechnology Practice” July 1st

This conference will take a look at the emerging & commercial applications of Nanomedicine which have a great potential for significant development. We will discuss advanced & revolutionized aspects of medical practice & product development. Conference will examine the latest economic growth catalyzing business development & successful Nanotechnology practice to meet the industry needs. We will engage in the latest ... Read More »

Altairnano Granted Patent for Nanotechnology Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing Process Expands Intellectual Property Protection for Battery Anode and Cathode Designs. Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI), announced it had been granted a U.S. patent for the “Method of Producing Mixed Metal Oxides and Metal Oxide Compounds.” This patent protects the unique nanotechnology manufacturing process for battery anodes and cathodes in lithium-ion batteries utilizing a wider range of metal oxides. ... Read More »

Improved telescope sees through atmosphere with pinpoint sharpness

A sharp view of the starry sky is difficult, because the atmosphere constantly distorts the image. TU/e researcher Roger Hamelinck developed a new type of telescope mirror, which quickly corrects the image. His prototypes are required for future large telescopes, but also gives old telescopes a sharper view. The prototype of Hamelinck’s mirror system in one of its assembly steps. ... Read More »

Nanotech, off-the-shelf lets doctors camera see cancer cells

Researchers at Rice University hope technology can be used in routine cancer screenings. Researchers have added nanoechnology to an off-the-shelf digital camera to help doctors distinguish healthy cells from cancerous cells in the human body. Rice University scientists said Thursday that doctors can use the souped-up camera to see cancerous cells on the camera’s LCD monitor. Targeted nanoparticles deliver fluorescent ... 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 »