Entries from January 2010 ↓
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Neuronal microchip helps identify neurotoxins
January 30th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
Scientists from Dortmund/Germany have invented an analytical method for the rapid neurotoxicity screening. They grow neurons on a microchip and check for substances that inhibit the formation of a network between the cells.
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The Fast Track to Superresolution – The New Leica TCS STED CW
January 30th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
The Leica TCS STED CW combines the high-end confocal Leica TCS SP5 with purely optical and patented superresolution technology and is characterized by its capability of high speed scanning on the nanoscale - in real time.
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New knowledge about the deformation of nanocrystals offers new tools for nanotechnology
January 30th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
With new, advanced equipment, scientists at Riso DTU have shown that materials to produce micro-and nanocomponents react very differently depending on whether crystals are large or small.
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Bayer MaterialScience Opens World’s Largest Carbon Nanotube Pilot Facility
January 30th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
Bayer MaterialScience has opened a new pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes at CHEMPARK Leverkusen. The company has invested some EUR 22 million in the planning, development and construction of the facility, which is the largest of its kind in the world and has an annual capacity of 200 metric tons.
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Engineers develop cancer-targeting nanoprobe sensors
January 30th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created smart nanoprobes that may one day be used in the battle against cancer to selectively seek out and destroy tumor cells, as well as report back on the mission's status.
New Aixtron R&D campus to benefit the LED market
January 29th, 2010 — From Cleantech.com
German company plans to invest €40M over the next few years in the facilities to offer LED manufacturers better performance and reduced cost of ownership.
Coke completes rainwater harvesting projects in India
January 29th, 2010 — From Cleantech.com
The public-private partnership’s water management efforts in Madhya Pradesh have the potential to harvest 36 lakh liters of rainwater annually.
Sydney’s wind-powered desal plant up and running
January 29th, 2010 — From Cleantech.com
The city’s metropolitan water plan includes the $1.9B plant, deep water storage from Sydney’s dams, and recycled water projects.
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Governor Rendell: $5.7 million investment in nanotechnology will build upon research, commercialization efforts
January 29th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced a $5.7 million investment that will expand upon university research efforts, bring new products to the marketplace, and educate the next generation of high-tech workers.
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European Micro- and Nanotechnology Industry Rules off 2009 and Moves on
January 29th, 2010 — From Nanowerk.com
Economic survey of the IVAM Microtechnology Network confirms losses in turnover, lower export shares and funding gaps - diversification and new products are now in demand