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'An Introduction to Nanosciences and Nanotechnology' by Alain Nouaillhat recalls the basics required for an understanding of the nanoworld (quantum physics, molecular biology, micro and nanoelectronics) and gives examples of applications in various fields: materials, energy, devices, data management and life sciences.

Single Molecules and Nanotechnology
series: Springer Series in Biophysics --- This book focuses on recent advances in the rapidly evolving field of single molecule research. These advances are of importance for the investigation of biopolymers and cellular biochemical ...

Commercializing Micro-Nanotechnology Products book
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The new book from CRC Press features a chapter written by Zyvex founder Jim Von Ehr: "Zyvex Corporation: Providing Nanotechnology Solutions today." The chapter discusses Zyvex's Instruments and Materials product lines, our partners, ...

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Nanosolar ships first utility-scale nano solar panel

Nanowires boost laptop battery life to 20 hours

Research News:

Silicon nano research for lithium-ion batteries commercialized ...

New Nanowire Battery Holds 10 Times The Charge Of Existing Ones

Microchip Based Device can Analyze Cancer Cells in a Blood Sample

New drug delays Alzheimers by about 14 months

Nano Flakes promise greater solar energy efficiency

Artificial Blood Vessels Grow On Nano-Template

Biological physics creates diagnostics of the future

Korea's scientists herald world's fastest nano transistor

NIST finds nano clue to better semiconductor

Nano pioneer Ferrari test-launching multi-stage drug delivery system

Business:

Nanotech Cosmetic Sector Continues to Grow

Problem Recognition in Legal Analyses Involving Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Companies Planning to Sell Shares

High Tech Stocks in 2008 >> Technology Stocks .. Nanotechnology ...

First Nano Lab will assist product commercialization starting Q1 08

Cancer Treatment Based on Nanoparticles to be Commercialised as ...

Startup focuses on findings in nanotechnology: GoNano acquires ...

Articles & Reports:

Nanotechnology, except in food, viewed favorably by majority of ...

Tiny work, big costs

The Impact of Nanotechnology on Modern Life

Nanotechnology medicine: will it be affordable?

Must-Read Nanotechnology Report

Nano-Risks & Safety:

NIOSH informs, leads nanotechnology actions by international ...

Consumers are still suspicious of nano cosmetics

Functional safety - Nanotechnology Companies Need Safety Guidance

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Education & Outreach:

Allegany College of Maryland offering nanotechnology program

ASU To Offer Nanotechnology Law Class

Beautiful nanotechnology images from the Science as Art competition

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MIT works toward engineered blood vessels
MIT December 17th, 2007 Vessels could be used in human body

Nano pioneer Ferrari test-launching multi-stage drug delivery system
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston December 17th, 2007 Nanomedicine pioneer Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., and colleagues at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have developed a new way to get intravenous agents for cancer and other diseases to the parts of the body where they're needed most and to reduce the amount that goes to others areas where unintended injury can occur.

Stanford's nanowire battery holds 10 times the charge of existing ones
Stanford University December 18th, 2007 Stanford researchers have found a way to use silicon nanowires to reinvent the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power laptops, iPods, video cameras, cell phones, and countless other devices.

Commercial brain computer systems are coming
blogs.zdnet.com December 18th, 2007 All over the world, systems that directly connect silicon circuits to brains are under development, and some are nearly ready for commercial applications, according to a new report from the World Technology Evaluation Center and announced by a news release of the University of Southern California (USC). Some of the conclusions of this report about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are quite surprising. For example, North America researchers focus almost exclusively on invasive BCIs while noninvasive BCI systems are mostly studied in European and Asian labs. If you don't have enough time to read the 234-page report, please look at my selection of four exciting projects from all over the world. BCI research is extensive and rapidly growing, as is growth in the interfaces between multiple key scientific areas, including biomedical engineering, neuroscience, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, materials science and nanotechnology, and neurology and neurosurgery.

Capped carbon nanotubes as chemical couriers
rsc.org December 21st, 2007 US scientists have reported a mild new method for trapping liquids and nanoparticles inside carbon nanotubes. Alexander Yarin's team at the University of Illinois at Chicago, US, have developed a room-temperature method to fill carbon nanotubes with liquids. The filling of carbon nanotubes with aqueous solutions can have biomedical uses, as Yarin explained, 'Nanotubes with diameters of the order of 100 nm are possible drug carriers, which can deliver biological payloads to a certain location, such as a tumour.'

SOURCE: IoN Nano News: December 2007

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Nano Books >>
'An Introduction to Nanosciences and Nanotechnology' by Alain Nouaillhat recalls the basics required for an understanding of the nanoworld (quantum physics, molecular biology, micro and nanoelectronics) and gives examples of applications in various fields: materials, energy, devices, data management and life sciences.

NanoChina >>
NanoChina.cn provides a wide range of market-specific nanotechnology information services. Published in English and Chinese, the website acts as a bridge between nanotechnology activities taking place in China and in the rest of the world, by disseminating information and fostering the creation of nano-business networking opportunities. Sign up for free membership now.

Nano Lecture >>
Come and learn more about how food in the future might be different, at our free lecture: 'Micro and Nano Technologies for Food - a healthy and safe option?' on the 17 January 2008 at The Royal Society, London, to be presented by Frans Kampers of Wageningen University. Limited availability!

Nano Science Park >>
NETPark, the North East Technology Park at Sedgefield, County Durham is the region’s premier science, engineering and technology park and one of the fastest growing science parks in the UK.

Forthcoming events:

'Nanotechnology for Security and Crime Prevention III' >>
17 January 2008, London
Find out which companies and leading researchers are manufacturing and developing these technologies today, at the third IoN ?Nanotechnology for Security and Crime Prevention? conference.
Half-price offer for registrations before 31st December 2007.
One-day Course: 'What is Nanomedicine?' >>
29 January 2008: University College, Dublin
The Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN), leaders in nanotechnology information, and Cranfield University, leaders in the provision of professional short training courses, have teamed up to present a novel and innovative series of short training courses in nanomedicine.
?Nanotechnology and Smart Textiles for Industry, Healthcare and Fashion III? >>
19 March 2008: The Royal Society, London
The latest innovations are being used to bring imaginative, exciting and novel properties to textiles for fashion and industry; ranging from scent-embedded textiles, stay-clean textiles, textiles with displays and textiles that can change colour, to lightweight textiles that are so strong they can withstand the impact of a bullet. Many new textiles are also being developed for health, promoting faster healing and enhancing health and well-being. Once again, this conference will provide an international platform where a diverse community of professionals from industry, academia and fashion come together to share the latest information, research findings and practical experiences.