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A recent report by the U.S. Council of Advisors on Science and Technology found that the U.S. is no longer leading the world in nanotechnology investment.
"The reports says that between 2003 and 2008, U.S. public and private investments in nanotechnology grew by 18 percent a year compared with 27 percent a year throughout [...]
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U.S. Falling Behind in Nanotech Investment
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
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UK Unveils Nanotech Strategy
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
The UK's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills [BIS] has unveiled the UK Nanotechnologies Strategy [PDF file].
Key initiatives include the following:
Government Chief Scientific Advisors will review coordination of nanotech research, including research on safety
A new web site will keep the public informed about government work on nanotechnology
The government will explore a new industry reporting scheme [...]
NAIT Intros Nanotech Diploma Program
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
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Canada's Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has announced the launch of a new diploma program in nanotechnology systems.
"At the nanometer scale, all sorts of novel and useful characteristics emerge that have enormous potential to improve products and processes in so many industries," says NAIT's Mark Archibald. "Our goal is to prepare technicians and [...]
APAC to Lead Nanotech Market Growth
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
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A new report from industry research firm RNCOS, entitled Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013, anticipates that the market for nanotechnology incorporated into manufactured goods will reach $1.6 trillion by 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate of more than 49 percent during the period from 2009 to 2013.
That growth, the report predicts, will be [...]
Thermal Imaging to Aid Diabetes Research
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
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At the ICONN-2010 conference, Baldev Raj stated that thermal imaging can be enormously helpful in studying the implications of diabetes with regard to the healing of wounds and blood flow to outer limbs and vital organs.
"The conference is organised by SRM University, in association with Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) and Council [...]
Nanotech Could Support Arab Development
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
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According to a report at redOrbit, TWAS executive director Mohamed H.A. Hassan has stated that nanotechnology could be a key driver for development in the Arab region.
"Hassan made his remarks at a panel session, 'Re-emergence of Science, Technology and Education as Priorities in the Arab World,' taking place at the AAAS's annual meeting [...]
New silicon drift detector (SDD) designed for nanotechnology characterization
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
SII NanoTechnology Inc;, is one of the leading company engaged in development and research activities in the areas of X-ray detection and spectrometric systems has recently designed a custom silicon drift detector (SDD). The new detector has larger solid angle improved roughly twenty times than the conventional one and therefore has much improvement and is [...]
Nanotechnology to be used for scanning hear failures
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
Researchers are working hard to use nanotechnology for wide applications such as consumer electronics, energy, biotechnology, medicine etc. In a recent study European researchers studied the nanoscale scanning techniques, which could be utilized for better understanding of heart failure. The study will lead a suitable treatment for the people who suffer from this killer disease.
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Nanotox to provide complete risk analysis of nanoparticles
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
Nanotox, a new company will analyze the complete risk profile of various nanoparticles used for a number of products and processes. The analysis will not only cover the health risk but it will also focus on environmental risks associated with the use of nanoparticles.
Recently Professor Michael Depledge,a renowned environmental authority professor and Commissioner for the [...]
Nanotechnology to be applied for advance coating
Posted by prabakaran on March 29th, 2010
Nanotechnology has grown far away and researchers have developed its application for advance coating to many specialty products and the nanocoating can significantly enhance the life and performance of these materials.
North Dakota State University (NSDU) is known for its very first initiative in coating when it offered first coating course in more than a century [...]
