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Columns: Nanotechnology in Asia · Maximizing progress and benefits of Nanotechnology · Universities · Nanotechnology in the UK · Regional Initiatives · Nanotechnology in Russia · NANOART · Understanding Nanotechnology · Scenarios and Solutions for a Nano-World · Nano Investing · Disruptive Technologies · Nanotechnology and Patents · Nanotechnology Tools · Transhumanism · Ethics · Nano Solar · Atomic Layer Deposition · Nano Emerging · Nanobiotechnology · Nanotechnology for a better world · Real Nano/MEMS Products Today · Nanoparticles · Clean Energy · Nanotechnology in India · Nanotechnology for Every-Day-Life in India · Nanoelectronics · Nanotechnology Tomorrow · Manufacturing & Commercialization · Alberta & the Future of Nanotechnology · Nanotechnology Industries Association
Nanotechnology in Asia
NanoGlobe
 | February 7th, 2010 Indonesian Researchers Developing Bio-Nanocomposite from Cellulose Fibers NanoGlobe Pte Ltd Order our latest book "Emerging Nanotechnology Power" @ www.worldscibooks.com/nanosci/7224.html (20% disc.code: SLJN010917) and learn more about Asia nanotech updates @ www.nano-globe.biz/publication Indonesia, blessed with abundant natural resources, is on its way creating new materials that are natural and more environmentally friendly for eco-friendly applications including bio-automobile, organic electronics, and structural building materials. Utilizing cellulose nanofibers, researchers in Indonesia are developing bio-nanocomposite materials that are flexible, transparent, mechanically strong and thermally stable. This research is in collaboration with a Japanese university and automobile industry and targets at automobile body weight and construction materials application. Attempting to preserve nature, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) has been developed from old rubber tree whose strength is equivalent to second class lumber such as teakwood. Prof Dr Bambang Subiyanto, Director of Center for Innovation of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), gave us more insights about his on-going projects and center's activities. Read the Whole Article |
Maximizing progress and benefits of Nanotechnology
Brian Wang
 | February 5th, 2010 DARPA Project Highlights for 2010-2011 Brian Wang Z1 Consulting DARPA has several projects that will accelerate the development of more advanced nanotechnology. There is Tip-Based Nanofabrication, Nanoscale/Bio-inspired and MetaMaterials, Fundamentals of Nanoscale and Emergent Effects and Engineered Devices and more. Read the Whole Article |
Universities
UAlbany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
 | February 4th, 2010 Post-CMOS Nanoelectronics: Primetime for nanotechnology solutions Robert Geer CNSE Vice President for Academic Affairs and CNSE Chief Academic Officer; Professor of Nanoscale Science, University at Albany-College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Computer chips are what make ‘smart technology' smart. And silicon-based CMOS nanoelectronics comprise the neurons of those electronic brains. Arguably the world's most transformative technology in terms of economic, cultural and social impact, silicon CMOS continues to plunge to ever-smaller device dimensions and ever-expanding levels of integration. And although technologists have long predicted the end of the technological ‘run' of CMOS advancement - often referred to as Moore's Law - the fundamental physics of energy dissipation in nanoscale Si transistors and Cu wiring on today's most advanced chips may well be a challenge that cannot be answered by Si nanoelectronics. 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 |
Nanotechnology in the UK
NanotechnologyKTN
 | February 1st, 2010 Nanotechnology: A UK Industry View NanoKTN On the 14th January 2010, the Nanotechnology Mini-Innovation and Growth Team (Mini-IGT) presented a report to the UK Government and industry entitled, Nanotechnology: A UK Industry View, giving its recommendations for the future success of nanotechnology in the UK. The report considered the status of nanotechnology in the UK today and provided recommendations in response to the concerns and issues raised. Read the Whole Article |
Regional Initiatives
US-EU-Africa-Asia-Pacific and Caribbean Nanotechnology Initiative (USEACANI)
 | January 24th, 2010 Bridging the Nanodivide through innovative nanoresearch Ejembi Onah President, Focus Nanotechnology Africa Inc(FONAI) For Africa and the Caribbean to be in the nanorace or anyway way close the widening nanogap between them and the developed nations of North America, Western Europe and Asia-Japan; there should be concerted effort by policy makers, private sector and academia to engage in innovative research. Without innovative research in nanoscience and nanotechnology in these regions, the region will be dead producing dead nanoscientists that are not aware of latest nano developments. The developed world should engage in big funding of innovative research directly in these regions and further collaborate. Read the Whole Article |
ONAMI
 | August 4th, 2009 Funding for Early Stage Nano Companies - Is this the Darkest Hour Just Before the Dawn? Skip Rung President and Executive Director, ONAMI Angel groups and specialized boutique investment firms for whom a $20M exit can be a home run may be part of the answer, and we're starting to see some interesting things being tried. But if we're to see a renaissance in manufacturing and the related broad high-wage skilled job base that it brings, some lasting solution must be found to the problem of how to profitably make the risky and patient investments in the just-post-research stages of what will become the next transistor or the next laser. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology in Russia
NanoNewsNet.ru
 | January 22nd, 2010 Victor Bykov (NT-MDT): It was hard, but we continue to grow! Eugene Birger Principal Analyst, NanoNewsNet.ru The interview with Victor Bykov, General Manager of one of the leaders in Russian High Tech - NT-MDT Group of companies- was published in December 2009 by a Russian Moscow region newspaper "41". Read the Whole Article |
NANOART
Cristian Orfescu
 | January 21st, 2010 NanoArt 2009 - 2010 International Exhibition Cris Orfescu artist and scientist, NanoArt21 The NanoArt 2009 - 2010 International Exhibition featuring 154 artworks submitted by 48 artists representing 16 countries is now officially open. A record number of works related to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are displayed in the NanoArt21 online gallery. Read the Whole Article |
Understanding Nanotechnology
Earl Boysen
 | January 20th, 2010 Targeted Drug Delivery That Hits the Mark Earl Boysen Understanding Nanotechnology One of the challenges with current cancer treatments is how to deliver drugs to tumors without causing debilitating side effects. By delivering drugs in a more targeted way, some of those side effects can be reduced. There are several companies and universities developing targeted drug delivery using nanoparticles. One method being developed by researchers at MIT and University of California at San Diego and Santa Barbara looks interesting. They have divided the task between two nanoparticles in order to increase the targeting effectiveness. Read the Whole Article |
Scenarios and Solutions for a Nano-World
Lifeboat Foundation
 | January 6th, 2010 Filling the Gaps in "Global Trends 2025" Tihamer Toth-Fejel Research Engineer, General Dynamics Because of the election cycle, the United States Congress and Presidency has a tendency to be short-sighted. Therefore it is a welcome relief when an organization such as the U.S. National Intelligence Council gathers many smart people from around the world to do some serious thinking more than a decade into the future. But while the authors of the NIC report Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World[1] understood the political situations of countries around the world extremely well, their report lacked two things: 1. Sufficient knowledge about technology (especially productive nanosystems) and their second order effects. 2. A clear and specific understanding of Islam and the fundamental cause of its problems. More generally, an understanding of the relationship between its theology, technological progress, and cultural success. These two gaps need to be filled, and this white paper attempts to do so. Read the Whole Article |
Nano Investing
Alan Shalleck-NanoClarity
 | January 5th, 2010 "2010 Outlook - 2009 Recap" Alan Shalleck President, NanoClarity LLC 2009 was not a great year for Nanotechnology. Maybe 2010 will be better. Let's explore the 2009 highlights. (Tim Harper of Cientifica published a December white paper on this subject that I urge you to read. Tim and I have similar views. My recommended strategies are somewhat different. ) One major change occurred in 2009 - "Green" completely replaced "Nanotech" as the hot "next big technology" arena - despite all agreeing that the road to green runs through the nanotech space. 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 |
Disruptive Technologies
Penman PR
 | December 29th, 2009 Nano is Not a Four-Letter Word Patti D. Hill CEO / Founder, Penman PR, Inc. With nanotechnology's burgeoning reputation, companies jumped on the bandwagon by tagging their non-nanotechnology products and services with a "nano" name. When infatuation turned to fear and the public cooled on nanotechnology, nanotech companies retracted the nano brand. True nanotech companies now have the added complexity of how, when, and where they associate their products with nanotechnology. Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology and Patents
Magda Carvalho PhD, JD
 | October 16th, 2009 Nanotechnology: BPAI Brand New Rejection. Magda Carvalho Patent Attorney , Patent Law at M. Carvalho The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) did not speculate on the meaning of Claim language of a patent application concerning fuel cell electrode. Instead, the Board applied its power to enter a new ground of rejection. It should be understood, however, that this decision does not reflect on the merits of the underlying rejection.(1) Read the Whole Article |
Nanotechnology Tools
NT-MDT
 | October 12th, 2009 Molecular machines: from electronics to biology Vladimir Savin NT-MDT Current microelectronics is based on silicon. However, the further miniaturization of the Si devices is the problem foreseen now. Therefore alternative approaches should be explored. 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 |
Transhumanism
Natasha Vita-More
 | September 19th, 2009 Nano's Neo Normal Natasha Vita-More MSc, MPhil, PhD Candidate, Transhumanism Would a person whose immune system starts declining after puberty, and finally gives up before 123, be normal? This statement largely sums up my transhumanist view that "normal" is misunderstood. The physiological (cognitive and the somatic) state of human existence "normality" ought to be a state of enhancement. Read the Whole Article |
Ethics
Nanoethics
 | September 13th, 2009 Ethics of Human Enhancement: 25 Questions & Answers Patrick Lin Director, Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group In our recent NSF-funded report, excerpted here, we examine many ethical and social issues surrounding human en-hancement technologies. No matter where one is aligned on this issue, it is clear that the human enhancement debate is a deeply passionate and personal one, striking at the heart of what it means to be human. Some see it as a way to fulfill or even transcend our potential; others see it as a darker path towards becoming Frankenstein's monster. To help untangle this debate, we have organized this report as the following list of questions and answers, starting with background issues and moving to specific concerns, including: freedom & autonomy, health & safety, fairness & equity, societal disruption, and human dignity. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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