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Columns: Nanotechnology in Asia · Nanotechnology in the UK · Nano Solar · Nanotechnology in Russia · Universities · Regional Initiatives · NANOART · Nanotechnology Tools · Atomic Layer Deposition · Nanotechnology and Patents · Nano Emerging · Scenarios and Solutions for a Nano-World · Nanobiotechnology · Nano Investing · Nanotechnology for a better world · Maximizing progress and benefits of Nanotechnology · Real Nano/MEMS Products Today · Ethics · Disruptive Technologies · Nanoparticles · Clean Energy · Nanotechnology in India · Nanotechnology for Every-Day-Life in India · Nanoelectronics · Transhumanism · Nanotechnology Tomorrow · Manufacturing & Commercialization · Understanding Nanotechnology · Alberta & the Future of Nanotechnology · Nanotechnology Industries Association
Nanotechnology in Asia
NanoGlobe
 | June 27th, 2009 Almost No Cost Generation of Catalyst Patterns for Growth of Large-Scale Densely Aligned SWCNTs Lerwen Liu Dr, NanoGlobe Pte Ltd Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are very important especially in electronics miniaturization due to their excellent electric properties different from the multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) variants. CNT can be synthesized via many techniques including arc discharge, laser ablation, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Among the various methods, CVD shows to be the most promising method for industrial-scale deposition, because of its price-per-unit ratio and it is capable of growing nanotubes directly on a desired substrate. However, the growth sites must be controlled by a careful deposition of the catalyst involved. In this article, we report a simple novel method to generate the catalyst pattern for growing high quality SWCNTs with very low cost, opening up another possibility to commercial scale applications of SWCNTs. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology in the UK
NanotechnologyKTN
 | June 23rd, 2009 Exploring the Convergence of Nanotechnologies and Life Sciences NanoKTN Exploring the Convergence of Nanotechnologies and Life Sciences Dr Mike Fisher, Theme Manager Bionano & Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) Earlier this year the NanoKTN held its first conference in the bionano market, Nano4Life 2009, which explored the opportunities that nanotechnology holds for the life science industry. The conference brought together leading medtech and pharmaceutical companies, with academic researchers and research funders, to encourage networking, offering an opportunity for those in the market to look at current research trends and match these with the needs of industry, healthcare providers and patients. Read the Whole Article |
Nano Solar
Bo Varga
 | June 22nd, 2009 New Nano Solar Developments in 2009 Bo Varga Managing Director, Silicon Valley Nano Ventures Nanotechnology can reduce costs, increase performance, and lower the environmental impacts of solar PV and CSP. Every month I read about nanotechnology impacts on solar photovoltaics and talk with start up / early stage companies and I am amazed and impressed by the many different and interesting research projects that report results. And by many new commercialization efforts, although I am often under NDA and cannot discuss those. This column reports on a few developments over the last year with a particular focus on the increasing interest in nanocrystalline-based solar cells and on the use of Schottky barrier/junction approaches to increase solar cell efficiency. As well as on the use of Schottky junctions to replace p:n type solar cells with "perfect diode" based solar cells. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology in Russia
NanoNewsNet.ru
 | June 17th, 2009 Solar Cells: New technology for cheap crystalline silicon fabrication using microwave plasma discharge Eugene Birger Principal Analyst, NanoNewsNet.ru Dramatic oil prices increase that we watched in 2008 called for alternative competing energy sources. One of them is sustainable solar energy, which in most applications is being converted to electricity using silicon photovoltaic modules. Polycrystalline silicon is a key component of solar panel construction. The photovoltaic solar industry is growing rapidly but is likely going to be very limited due to severe shortages and allocations of the polysilicon material. Read the Whole Article |
Universities
UAlbany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
 | June 16th, 2009 Energy Storage Related Research at the UAlbany NanoCollege Pradeep Haldar Head Nanoengineering Constellation; Professor of Nanoengineering, UAlbany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering The energy consumption is projected to double in the next fifty years. The low carbon foot print of renewables such as wind, solar, fuel cells, etc. makes them especially attractive in this era of environmental consciousness. The intermittent nature of energy from renewables is not suitable for commercial and residential grid applications, unless the power can be delivered 24/7, with minimum fluctuation. Therefore, the viability of renewables as a source of energy critically depends on energy storage technologies such as batteries and ultracapacitors. Read the Whole Article |
University of Idaho
 | April 30th, 2009 CAMBR VS MRSA Ken Kingery Science/Research Writer, University of Idaho Scientists at the University of Idaho's Center for Advanced Microelectronics and Biomolecular Research (CAMBR) are using nanobiosensors capable of detecting MRSA - or any disease - in mere hours. In collaboration with the nanofacility at Cornell University, the team is zeroing in on nano-sized biosensors that use a signal detection molecule to detect molecules and proteins possessing any electrical charge, or no charge at all. Read the Whole Article |
Regional Initiatives
ONAMI
 | June 11th, 2009 Nano Week in Seattle - Tuesday June 9, NHSF Summary Skip Rung President and Executive Director, ONAMI The Nanotechnology Health and Safety Forum made a strong finish - a summary of conclusions follows. ISO TC 229 Joint Working Group I appears to have solved the naming issue related to nano-objects and nanostructured materials. Read the Whole Article |
NANOART
Cristian Orfescu
 | June 9th, 2009 NanoArt 2008 International Online Competition - Top 10 - Part 2 Cris Orfescu artist and scientist, NanoArt21 This is the second part of the article dedicated to the Top 10 artists in the 3rd edition of the international online competition for NanoArt, a new discipline at the art-science-technology intersections, and a reflection of the Nanotechnology development. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology Tools
NT-MDT
 | June 5th, 2009 Electrochemistry at the nano-scale Vladimir Savin PR and exhibition manager, NT-MDT Electrochemical (EC) technologies attract constantly rising interest because it is the way for controlled modifications of the surface even with atomic precision. Read the Whole Article |
FEI
 | December 18th, 2007 Overcoming Challenges in Advanced Semiconductor Imaging & Analysis Dan Fineberg FEI Global Marketing Manager, NanoElectroincs, FEI Company Time is Money in Nano-scale Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's advanced semiconductors are truly nano-scale devices. For example, the latest generally-available PC processors feature transistor line-widths as small as 45 nm, and process development is underway at leading manufacturers for 32 nm, 22 nm, and even smaller geometries. The adage, "Time is money" has an overwhelming relevance in the world of volume semiconductor production. Getting to market, enhancing yields and ramping to volume-- faster-- is business-critical, and overcoming the associated nano-scale manufacturing challenges requires sophisticated "forensics." In other words, advanced manufacturing process development and control applications require advanced imaging and analysis tools to characterize defects, analyze failures, and measure critical dimensions. Read the Whole Article |
Atomic Layer Deposition
Picosun
 | June 4th, 2009 Harnessing the energy of the sun: Developing 3-D nano-scale solutions Dr Ville Miikkulainen Project Manager, Picosun Oy Theoretical potential of solar power covers current global energy needs 2,850 times over. The real promise of renewable energy lies with the sun. According to industry estimates, thin film solar cells will dominate the photovoltaic market in the future and replace bulk silicon from its current leading position. Photovoltaics is entering the wholesale electricity market and the following decade will see it explode. Only the best thin-film technologies will be able to spearhead such an explosion. Finnish-based leading global manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) reactors Picosun Oy (www.picosun.com) is one of only four industry partners of a European Union funded solar energy project called ROD-SOL. The aim of the project is to revolutionize solar energy markets with a new concept of nano-scale thin-film light traps. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology and Patents
Magda Carvalho PhD, JD
 | June 1st, 2009 Shock Waves: Transfection of Biological Cells. Magda Carvalho Patent Attorney , Patent Law at M. Carvalho An innovate application in drug delivery takes advantage of the superior ability of shock waves to produce transfected cells. Particularly, a recent patent application described the use of shock waves as a means to transfect biological cells with extraneous deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and other materials with minimal adverse effects. Read the Whole Article |
Nano Emerging
Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
 | May 27th, 2009 The Rise of the Molecular Economy David Rejeski Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Today's molecular economy, where info-, nano-, and bio-technology converge, has the potential to yield great advances in all sectors, including medicine and energy, through the use of a new constructivist toolkit and a new recipe book. This creative convergence sounds exciting, but scientific advance and technological innovation do not come without some risks. Our regulatory agencies need to study the recipe book that is driving change on the technological frontier and stop re-heating yesterday's meals. Read the Whole Article |
Scenarios and Solutions for a Nano-World
Lifeboat Foundation
 | May 22nd, 2009 Be Careful What You Wish For Summer Johnson Columnist, Lifeboat Foundation People have been worried about nanotechnology for quite some time now; nano-asbestos, advanced nano-enabled weapons, and self-replicating "gray goo" nanobots that accidentally go out of control. But what if everything goes right? What if nanotubes and nanoparticles are functionalized to stay out of the ecosystem? What if there are no major wars? What if nanoreplicators are never built, or if they are, they use modern error correction software to never mutate? What happens if nanotechnology fulfills humanity's desires perfectly? Read the Whole Article |
Nanobiotechnology
NanoBioNexus
 | May 21st, 2009 NanoTecNexus Outreach Programs Debut in San Diego Adriana Vela Founder & Chair, NanoBioNexus This year has been marked by change. Not only did we officially change our corporate name to NanoTecNexus from NanoBioNexus, we have also launched a series of outreach programs designed to expand the awareness and education of nanotechnology to broader audiences. Read the Whole Article |
Nano Investing
Alan Shalleck-NanoClarity
 | May 18th, 2009 The Solution is the Government. Get Stimulus Money to Survive Alan Shalleck President, NanoClarity LLC Everywhere there are signs of economic trouble in the nanotech world. Nanogen goes chapter 11. Arrowhead loses more money. Nanophase changes management. Another nanotech company announces layoffs. A nanotech company tells of retrenchment. The primary strategic issue is where to find resources to survive. Most nanotech executives shrug when asked the question but there is only one possible answer. Swallow your pride as an independent entrepreneur. Go for the government stimulus money! Do it locally and quickly. Read the Whole Article |
Pearl Chin-Seraphimaventures.com
 | May 19th, 2007 Does Nanotechnology need Venture Capital to be Successful? Pearl Chin Managing Director, Seraphima Ventures How does a nanotechnology or any technology startup attract venture capital (VC) money? The need to exit is the end goal of any venture capital firm. However, what exactly does all this mean? We will look at some questions that should be asked before embarking on the VC path. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology for a better world
Biohazards are the greatest threat to humankind
 | May 12th, 2009 Biohazards are the greatest threat to humankind Neil Gordon CEO, Early Warning Inc, a NASA Ames spinoff Bacteria, viruses and parasites are responsible for the bulk of the 18.4 million deaths worldwide from communicable diseases in 2004 estimated by the World Health Organization plus additional deaths from non-communicable diseases and cancers. With advances in nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and wireless technology, new generations of low cost biosensors and early warning systems will provide a front line of defense against the transmission of deadly pathogens. Read the Whole Article |
Maximizing progress and benefits of Nanotechnology
Brian Wang
 | May 7th, 2009 DNA Nanotechnology Advance : DNA Boxes Brian Wang Z1 Consulting Danish researchers have made a nano-sized box out of DNA that can be locked or opened in response to 'keys' made from short strands of DNA. By changing the nature or number of these keys, it should be possible to use the boxes as sensors, drug delivery systems or even molecular computers. Read the Whole Article |
Real Nano/MEMS Products Today
Bourne Research
 | April 29th, 2009 Let's Take a Walk on the Wild Side Marlene Bourne President & Principal Analyst, Bourne Research Thanks to ongoing advances in nanomaterials and MEMS sensors, the field of robotics continues to evolve and just keeps getting cooler. Forget the six million dollar man - how about a bionic penguin instead? Read the Whole Article |
Ethics
Nanoethics
 | April 25th, 2009 The Wild West of Nanotechnology Summer Johnson Executive Managing Editor, The American Journal of Bioethics Nanotechnology has been described as many things: the next industrial revolution, the great leveler, an emerging technology, even technology of the Singularity. Yet, I am going to liken the nanotechnology revolution to the American Wild West. Let me explain why a 19th century metaphor is apt and why its actually a good thing for nanotechnology's image, its regulation, or for its progress as we move forward in the 21st century to be likened to the era of gunslingers and cowboys. Read the Whole Article |
Disruptive Technologies
CameronWeeks
 | April 1st, 2009 Nanotechnology in the new regulatory environment Laura Wright Vice President, CameronWeeks Public Relations Greg King, COO of nanoTox, Inc., talks about what the new nanotech regulations here and overseas might look like, how they might affect the industry's future and what nano companies might expect to face in the coming years. Read the Whole Article |
Nanoparticles
Christian Schoen
 | March 30th, 2009 Nanopartz releases Gold Nanobeads specifically for In Vitro applications Christian Schoen President, Nanopartz Gold Nanobeads reduce non-specific binding, allow extended room temperature storage, and provide operation in elevated salt and pH environments. Read the Whole Article |
Clean Energy
Nanocatalyst
 | March 17th, 2009 Lithium-Ion Battery Research Suber Iyer Principal Technologist, QuantumSphere Inc Commercially introduced in the early 1990s, lithium-ion batteries exhibited an annual market penetration rate of 25%, replacing less energy dense nickel metal hydride batteries. A typical commercial Li-ion battery has a specific energy of about 200Wh/kg, while some more advanced systems reached a specific energy exceeding 275 Wh/kg. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are the power source of choice in present-day electronic devices, such as laptop computers, cell phones, smart phones, cameras, and many more. Additionally, they are becoming a viable option for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology in India
Vivek Srivastava
 | February 19th, 2009 Opportunity for Indian nanotech companies in present economic downturn Vivek Srivastava Dr. US economy has leaned heavily at services sector for GDP growth in past several years at the cost of primary and industrial economic activity. Going forward US policy makers would be looking to strengthen manufacturing and energy generation locally. This provides an opportunity for Indian service providers and technology development companies to participate in the process and help rationalize the economic portfolio of both the countries Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology for Every-Day-Life in India
Shiva Balivada
 | January 24th, 2009 Plastic and Nano - A Brand new image Shiva Prasad Balivada Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Vi NanoTech Plastics are an integral part of our every-day-use in our lives.... Be it in the home or away from home we see many of the applications lose their original color due to wear and tear / lack of proper cleaning cycles.... Just imagine you are able to just bring in the new image by cleaning with a wet cloth.... it is possible now.... Read the Whole Article |
Nanoelectronics
Kos Galatsis
 | January 20th, 2009 The Eyes and Ears of Nanotechnology Kos Galatsis Chief Operating Officer, FENA and WIN Centers, UCLA In the push for ubiquitous nanotechnology in the 21st century, may of us take for granted the science and technology that takes place behind the scenes. To make useful nanoproducts, one generally requires a) advanced nanomaterials, b) sophisticated fabrication tools and processes and c) integrated metrology tools and modeling. Let's look at the eyes and ears of nanotechnology, that being "metrology". Read the Whole Article |
Transhumanism
Natasha Vita-More
 | January 19th, 2009 Nano-Bio-Info-Cogno Skin Natasha Vita-More MSc, MPhil, PhD Candidate, Transhumanism What is more intimate to each person than the very skin of the body - the sensuous touch, taste and smell of our skin? The skin, visible and exposed, displays our character and emotions. Yet, it is hidden and private as it covers the curves and creases of our bodies and responds to each breath, sigh and quiver. While skin has sensory characteristics, we forget that it is an organ and serves a precise function of our physiology, without which we could not exist in our current biological form. Skin is also vulnerable to the environment as diseases such as basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma are on the rise. Even though our skin has protected us for eons, now we must protect our skin. How can we use applicable technology and visionary science to protect our skin while still maintaining its integrity as an intimate part of our identity, our presence in the world, and our experience of the world around us? Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology Tomorrow
Center for Responsible Nanotechnology
 | November 21st, 2008 What the US can learn from the UK Mike Treder Center for Responsible Nanotechnology A new report from the British goverment's Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution says "new governance arrangements are necessary" to deal with the profound implications of advanced nanotechnology, and warns that this "will take time, possibly decades, to develop and implement." It's gratifying to see these issues taken seriously (finally!) and we hope the US will follow the lead of their UK counterparts. Read the Whole Article |
Manufacturing & Commercialization
National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center
 | October 14th, 2008 The Business after the Science Tracy Becker Operations Manager, National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center Commercializing nanotechnolgy driven materials and devices is gaining the spot light. How this gets done in a timely and cost effective way involves existing manufacturers. Manufacturers looking to upgrade their products or finding new ones and contract manufacturers wanting too stay competitive need to be paying attention. Read the Whole Article |
Understanding Nanotechnology
Earl Boysen
 | June 17th, 2008 Behind the Scenes at a Nano Lab Earl Boysen Understanding Nanotechnology Mack Carter, Program Manager for the NanoTech User Facility at the University of Washington in Seattle has a passion for getting the word out about the equipment available at his lab. This facility is part of the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN), whose goal is to support nanotechnology research. Mack was gracious enough to invite me to visit UW's NanoTech User Facility recently, and I eagerly accepted. Read the Whole Article |
Alberta & the Future of Nanotechnology
Bo Varga
 | December 2nd, 2007 Nanotechnology Applications for Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals: November 2007 Bo Varga Managing Director, Silicon Valley Nano Ventures The real impact of nanotechnology on energy production, distribution, and consumption through 2050 at least will be in the traditional energy sector. Clean Energy growth starts from a very small installed based and will still be a small percentage of global energy supply in 2050. This column outlines some contributions of nano to traditional energy industries, especially the petrochemical - oil, gas, and olefin (plastics) production as well as for fuels & lubricants. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology Industries Association
Steffi Friedrichs
 | August 7th, 2007 Deciphering Nanotechnology Codes Steffi Friedrichs Director, Nanotechnology Industries Association The Nanotechnology Industries Association( http://www.nanotechia.co.uk ) has started the development of a Code of Conduct for organisations working with nanotechnologies ( http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/news.asp?id=6841 ), as part of a large multi-stakeholder Code working group, which includes the chemical company BASF, Unilever, Smith & Nephew, the consumer group Which?, development NGO Practical Action and Amicus. The Founding Partners of this so-called ‘Responsible NanoCode' represent major players in the area of nanotechnologies and -technologies, including The Royal Society ( http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk ), a authority in science and technology, Insight Investment ( http://www.insightinvestment.com/ ), one of the UK's largest asset managers, and the Nanotechnology Industries Association ( http://www.nanotechia.co.uk ), globally the largest nanotechnology trade association, and the only one with an exclusive focus on the nanotechnology industries. Read the Whole Article |
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