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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Caltech Researchers Find Answer In Entropy For Long Standing Nanotube Mystery

Everyone is always bewildered at the thought when scientists talk of nanotechnology and its ever expanding uses. It has however remained a ‘riddle’-still unsolved as to why water tries to flow inside the nanotubes.  Finally researching upon this topic, scientists at the University of California, have found the answer in “Entropy” or the disorder in a system which leads to ... Read More »

Nanotechnology improves chilling of fish

Keeping fish cold is the key to quality, and new technologies such as nanotechnology is taking chilling to whole new levels. Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. And the science can easily be applied to making better ice. NanoICE technology, invented in Iceland 10 years ago, is available for the first time in ... Read More »

REINSTE Launches Nanomaterials and allied products in India

Reinste Nano Ventures Private Limited (REINSTE) located at DELHI, INDIA brings a huge portfolio of nanomaterials and related products to cater the needs of scientists, researchers. Reinste Nano Ventures Private Limited REINSTE) located at DELHI, INDIA brings a huge portfolio of nanomaterials and related products to cater the needs of scientists, researchers, students and also for the industries using nanomaterials ... Read More »

The Desalination, Membrane and Nanotechnology Research Group

The Desalination, Membrane and Nanotechnology Research Group, led by Professor Linda Zou, was established in 2008. The group aims to conduct innovative research on using membrane and non-membrane alternative technologies in brackish water and seawater desalination, and develop novel nano-structured materials for efficient water and wastewater purification. The research outcomes of the group will make timely contributions to address the ... Read More »

BPPT drawing up nanotechnology roadmap for pharmacy

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Agency for Application and Assessment of Technology (BPPT) has started drawing up a nanotechnology road-map for pharmaceutical products and health, citing the importance of nanotechnology in enhancing the nation`s self-reliance. “Right now we have started collecting inputs from different parties so in the next two to three years the road-map will be completed,” BPPT Deputy ... Read More »

High School Teachers Discover New Ways to Engage Students at Nanotech Academy

Thirteen high school teachers from across Indianapolis and the surrounding region convened on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus to explore the interdisciplinary field of nanotechnology. The IUPUI Nanotechnology Discovery Academy, held July 11-15, 2011, provided a unique opportunity for the 13 teachers to learn how they can enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education by incorporating innovative nanotechnology ... Read More »

Breakthrough Indentation Yield Strength Test

2011 – Irvine, CA – Nanovea today introduced its patent pending breakthrough method of reliably acquiring yield strength through indentation; ultimately replacing the traditional tensile testing machine for yield strength measurement. Traditionally yield strength has been tested by using a tensile testing machine, a large instrument requiring enormous strength to pull apart metal, plastic and others. The yield strength (also ... Read More »