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Next Generation Batteries Feature in DoE Awards for Engineered Nanomaterials Company, NEI

NEI Corporation, a proven provider of engineered nanomaterials, announced the award of eight Phase I SBIR awards from the DoE. The contracts range from creation of next-generation battery materials to self-healing anti-corrosion coatings, to innovations in heat transfer fluids

19 Jun 2008

Meeting To Discuss the Environmental Effect of Synthetic Nanoparticles

Recently over a hundred scientists from all over the world met at Empa’s invitation on the "Mountain of Truth" – Monte Verità near Ascona – to discuss the effects of synthetic nanoparticles on the environment

17 Jun 2008

Magnesium Nanoparticles Shown to Have Promise as Hydrogen Storage Materials

An international research team led by Swedish Professor Rajeev Ahuja, Uppsala University, has demonstrated an atomistic mechanism of hydrogen release in magnesium nanoparticles – a potential hydrogen storage material

16 Jun 2008

Cleaning up Heavy Metal Contamination has Become Easier and Safer

Cleaning up heavy metal contamination has become easier, safer, and nearly effortless since AC Environmental launched its environmentally responsible AC Nano product.

12 Jun 2008

NanoBusiness Alliance Announces Keynote Sessions for Energy Summit

The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world's leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced keynote sessions scheduled for the premiere of their newest conference, the Nano Renewable Energy Summit, being held July 20 - 22 at The Cable Center at the University of Colorado.

5 Jun 2008

Green Earth's Automotive Appearance Products Are Now Available

Green Earth Technologies' line of bio-based, "ultimate biodegradable," superior performing automotive appearance products are now on store shelves at Target, along with over a dozen other regional retailers nationwide.

4 Jun 2008

Nanowire Mesh Can Absorb Up to 20 Times Its Weight in Oil

A mat of nanowires with the touch and feel of paper could be an important new tool in the cleanup of oil and other organic pollutants, MIT researchers and colleagues report in the May 30 online issue of Nature Nanotechnology.

31 May 2008

Patented Approach Reduces Costs of Plastic Solar Panels

Bandera Spa is an international leader, based in Italy, specialized in designing and manufacturing complete plastic extrusion lines.

30 May 2008

New Incentive Program Designed to Help Homeowners Reduce Energy Costs

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced a new incentive program called "One Room At A Time" designed to help homeowners reduce their energy costs by protecting their homes with the Company's energy saving coating, Nansulate® HomeProtect.

27 May 2008

Carbon Nanotubes Could Be as Harmful as Asbestos

A major study published today in Nature Nanotechnology suggests some forms of carbon nanotubes -- a poster child for the "nanotechnology revolution" -- could be as harmful as asbestos if inhaled in sufficient quantities.

20 May 2008