Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure
National survey finds support for research but with oversight and greater attention to risks WASHINGTON, DC: Synthetic biology—defined as the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems or re-design of existing natural biological systems for useful purposes—holds enormous potential to improve everything from energy production to medicine, with the global market projected to reach $4.5 billion by ... Read More »
Daily Archives: September 9, 2010
Egypt seeks to bridge the nanotechnology divide
CAIRO: As the technology sector continues expanding in Egypt, a concerted effort has been made to forge ahead in the field of nanotechnology. As well as capitalizing on the potential benefits of nanotechnology, Egypt is hoping to avoid falling through the crack of what scientists have termed the “nanodivide.” Hassan Azzazy, professor and chairman of the chemistry department at the ... Read More »
New Winter School on Emerging Nanotechnologies
Grenoble Ecole de Management is launching a new Winter School on Nanotechnology in collaboration with IEP – Grenoble, ESIEE-Univ Paris Est-LAST, FRIDA and supported by ANR-France*. Grenoble, France, September 09, 2010 –(PR.com)– The aim of the winter school is to explore issues related to nanotechnologies so as to better understand possible trajectories of development of nanotechnologies in different areas: To ... Read More »
Nanomaterials Poised for Big Impact in Construction
Nanomaterials are poised for widespread use in the construction industry, where they can offer significant advantages for a variety of applications ranging from making more durable concrete to self-cleaning windows. But widespread use in building materials comes with potential environmental and health risks when those materials are thrown away. Scientists Pedro Alvarez (left) and Jaesang Lee stand behind a concrete ... Read More »
New York state plans to spend $28 million to create nanotechnology lab in Salina
Salina, NY — The state will invest $28 million to turn a former General Electric Co. laboratory in Salina into a nanotechnology research and development facility projected to employ up to 250 people. David Lassman / The Post-Standard Building 3, the former electronics laboratory at Electronic Park, will be the site of a nanotechnology lab. Touring office space on the ... Read More »