Nanotechnology Now

From NanoArt21 artists invited to exhibit at Passion for Knowledge festival, in Spain

Passion for Knowledge is a festival that brings world leading scientists and humanists together from different disciplines and cultures to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Donostia International Physics Center under the commitment for progress of science driven by the love for knowledge. Read the Whole Article

— Cris Orfescu, Founder, NanoArt21

From Nanoimprint Lithography Enabling NanoManufacturing - Singapore's Initiative in Industrial Consortium on Nanoimprint (I.C.O.N.) led by the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)

Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) being simple thus low cost has attracted increasing attention from industrial players. This has motivated NIL group in IMRE, led by Dr Low Hong Yee, to form Industrial Consortium on Nanoimprint (I.C.O.N.) to further promote and accelerate the adoption of NIL in industry manufacturing. I.C.O.N. was successfully launched together with the 4th Industrial Symposium on Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) on 3rd August 2010. In this article, we share a brief overview about I.C.O.N. and highlight the NIL capability of IMRE presented during the industrial symposium. Read the Whole Article

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From Nano in the Art - Exhibition and Competition at NanoIsrael 2010 Conference

"For the first time in Israel, NanoIsrael 2010 is proud to host an exhibition of works of art based on nanotechnology. Epson will sponsor the exhibition and provide prizes for the top three selected works, as judged by a jury of experts in the arts and sciences." Read the Whole Article

— Cris Orfescu, Founder, NanoArt21

From CNSE's Novel Semiconductor Research and Development Options for Rapid Commercialization

The development of commercial CMOS base technologies and derivative features is aimed at high volume production objectives which justify the very significant development and capital expenditures required. Novel materials and device concepts developed at universities, on the other hand, typically lack access to state-of-the-art 300mm wafer processing capability required for rapid insertion of such concepts into the mainstream manufacturing menu. The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) in Albany provides an environment that bridges the gap between university research opportunities and manufacturing implementation. Two new options for commercial engagements at CNSE are described in this paper. Read the Whole Article

— Michael Liehr, CNSE Associate Vice President for Business, Alliances and Consortia; Professor at CNSE, University at Albany - College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering

From An Intriguing Method of Drug Delivery

Recently I read about a method to deliver drugs to the interior of a cell through the cell membrane to treat diseases such as cancer. This method, developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, blasts temporary holes in the cell membrane which allow therapeutic drug molecules to enter the cell. Read the Whole Article

— Earl Boysen, Understanding Nanotechnology

From COIN: A New Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine in North Carolina

COIN is a young, non-profit organization seeking the "right" combination of resources, services and support for the innovators in the NC-based medical/scientific communities. COIN is emerging as a multi faceted resource that acts as a catalyst to promote commercialization of new nanobiotechnology applications. Read the Whole Article

— Dixon Johnston, EVP, Piedmont Triad North Carolina

From Singapore Promoting Clean Energy & Sustainable City - Site Visit of the Zero Energy Building

Zero Energy Building (ZEB) of Singapore BCA Academy was officially opened on 26 October 2009. It is intended as demonstration of application of clean and green technologies as well as intelligent building design, requiring no traditional energy (fossil fuel based) at all. ZEB is a retrofit of an existing building in BCA Academy featuring innovative green technologies such as sunrays collector and mirror ducts, green shading, solar chimneys and solar panels, coated glass for heat reduction, cool paint and cool pavement coating. Since its operation in October 2009, ZEB has been producing more energy than what it has been consuming. It is estimated that the building will save SGD 84,000/year energy cost compared to a typical office in Singapore (based on 21.69 cents/kWh). In this article, we share our knowledge of the green technologies that are adopted in the building. Read the Whole Article

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