Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure
Nanoparticles allow fabrics to respond to bacteria, temperature, and radiation September 17, 2010 By Jing Jin On Sept. 14, the Wildfire Lounge in Ithaca Commons hosted this year’s first Science Cabaret, a monthly series of informal science lectures. Prof. Juan Hinestroza, fiber science and apparel design, gave a presentation on the use of biochemistry to fashion articles of nanoparticle-treated clothing. ... Read More »
Daily Archives: September 22, 2010
Cosmetic Microbiology Conference – Sep 27-28
This conference is your opportunity to interact with regulators and thought leaders in frank and open discussion on issues of immediate relevance to the manufacturing environment. Conference Home Page | Register Now | Schedule | Speakers| Exhibitors CLICK HERE to register online, or call us at 888-844-8561 (toll-free in US) Conference Description This popular annual conference offers a new slate ... Read More »
Pennsylvania Nano company has developed a solar-cell technology that could halve the cost
Pennsylvania Company Develops Lower-Cost Solar Cells GetSolar Staff. Tuesday, September 21st 2010 10:00 A nanotechnology company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has developed a solar-cell technology that could halve the per-watt cost of going solar. The company, Illuminex, said Monday that its crystalline silicon nanowire solar equipment achieves conversion efficiency comparable to that of conventional silicon-based solar panels. Yet Illuminex’s solar ... Read More »
Merger positions N.Y. as leader in high technology
It’s rare that New York state government devises a sensible, cost-efficient solution to a problem. A new plan to merge Centers for Excellence in Albany and Canandaigua to focus on thriving nanotechnology is a refreshing break from the norm. Gov. David Paterson and the Empire State Development Corp. deserve credit for forging the strengths of both facilities to better position ... Read More »
Big night out will support nanoscale science
Buckyball Discovery Gala to celebrate nanotechnology research at Rice BY MIKE WILLIAMS Rice News staff If a gathering for 800 could ever be considered “nano,” this would be the one. Next month Rice University’s Richard E. Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology will kick off its Week of Nano with the Buckyball Discovery Gala, celebrating the 25th anniversary of ... Read More »
Cancer Diagnostic and Therapeutic Agents Enabled by Nanotechnology – (Funding/Grants)
White House praises science project
The development of an advanced scanning electron microscope at the University was placed on the list of “100 Recovery Acts that are Changing America,” according to a report released Friday by Vice President Joe Biden. The project is a collaboration between research scientists at the University’s Institute for Advanced Materials, Devices and Nanotechnology and Seattle-based Nion, Co. to extend the ... Read More »