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The Greens have accused both major parties of not doing enough to ensure proper regulation of the booming nanotechnology industry. The Greens are worried about the lack of safeguards and public information about nanomaterials. They say they will make it mandatory for them to be declared publicly. But the Federal Government rejects the suggestion that safety regulations have been left ... Read More »

Major manufacturer and seller of dyes and dye intermediates, Bodal Chemicals Ltd., have introduced a unique brand of reactive dyes, called ‘Bodactive’, for the textile industries. It is a range of reactive dyestuffs that includes various series such as Bodactive BNC, BNC Special, BNC-HE, BHE+, P (Printing), C, CF and ELF. Introduction of the Bodactive range heralds the launching of ... Read More »

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced contributions of $285,268 to Sonoro Energy Limited and $257,000 to IntelligentNano Incorporated from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). The funding supports innovative research and development projects that will assist both firms in developing high-tech solutions for global markets. “Our government is investing in science and ... Read More »

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has appointed Peter Searson and Steve Desiderio, two researchers from The Johns Hopkins University, to serve on a special task force to study the benefits of nanobiotechnology. According to the governor’s office, the mission of the task force is “to study the benefits of nanobiotechnology including job creation, the development of lifesaving treatments, reductions in health ... Read More »

As Nanotechnology turned from marvelous vision to exciting reality, the need for a quickly accessible source of application-oriented, authoritative and comprehensive information arose. The Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology meets this requirement by integrating the knowledge from nanofabrication, nanomechanics, materials science, and reliability engineering in just one volume. Beside the presentation of nanostructures, micro/nanofabrication, and micro/nanodevices, special emphasis is on scanning ... Read More »

Biotechnology is the integration of engineering and technology to the life sciences. Biotechnologists frequently use microorganisms or biological substances to perform specific processes or for manufacturing. Examples include the production of drugs, hormones, foods and converting waste products. There are many sub-branches involved in the biotech industry. A few of the more common branches include; molecular biology, genetic engineering, and ... Read More »

Two research teams from London South bank University (LSBU) have received £ 1.5 million funds from European Union for developing innovative technology and clean energy nanotechnology research. The research projects will enhance the efficiency and will simultaneously reduce the overall environmental impact. The first project is about improving the cold storage equipments in Europe (ICE-E) and will be led by ... Read More »