http://www.nanoforum.org The latest news from Nanoforum.org which is a pan-European nanotechnology network funded by the European Union under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) to provide information on European nanotechnology efforts and support to the European nanotechnology community. en-us info@nanoforum.org (Nanoforum) http://www.nanoforum.de/layouts/standard/pics/logo.jpg http://www.nanoforum.org The latest news from Nanoforum.org observatoryNANO: The latest newsletter summarises new publications and activities, and includes an interview with Dr Silvia Venier, Centre for Science, Society, and Citizenship, Rome ‘Solutions for new trade–off privacy‐security‘. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4142~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4142~.html?action=longview 2010-09-01 18:42:47 +0100 NanoImpactNet: This includes information on the upcoming NanoImpactNet events, as well as a selection of other events and news (including an editorial on the SCENIHR Opinion of a definition on nanomaterials, written by Wolfgang G. Kreyling). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4141~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4141~.html?action=longview 2010-08-31 16:45:22 +0100 observatoryNANO: The observatoryNANO project has just published new briefings on ‘Photocatalysts for Water Treatment‘ and ‘Nano-enabled Insulation Materials‘. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4140~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4140~.html?action=longview 2010-08-31 16:30:02 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet, Nanorecht en Vrede, Nanopodium: Register now to hear Malik Maaza, coordinator of NanoAfnet, speak during the online webinar on Nanotechnology for a Knowledge Society in Emerging Economies and Developing Countries, organised by the ICPC-NanoNet and Nano Rights and Peace project on 2 September 2010. There are still some places available for this session and also for the other webinar in this series on 7 September. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4139~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4139~.html?action=longview 2010-08-25 12:06:26 +0100 OECD: UNITAR and OECD are looking for opportunities for capacity building in developing countries and transition countries to address nanotechnology issues. Pilot projects in some countries will be undertaken, funded by the Swiss agency for Development and Cooperation. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4138~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4138~.html?action=longview 2010-08-23 11:46:29 +0100 Tweede Kamer: Last week, minister Donner of Social Affairs and Employment in the Netherlands informed the Second Chamber of the Parliament about proposed nano-reference values for engineered nanomaterials at work in response to a motion adopted by the Second Chamber on 2 July 2009. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4137~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4137~.html?action=longview 2010-08-18 10:54:26 +0100 European Commission: The European Commission has published an evaluation of the Nanotechnology, Materials and Production Processes (NMP) programme in FP6, concluding that the programme has made a strategic impact, but no revolution. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4136~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4136~.html?action=longview 2010-08-11 15:28:24 +0100 European Commission: The European Group on Ethics (EGE) recently published a report on its activities in the period 2005-2010. In this period, significant technological advances have taken place including in nanotechnology, which have significant potential for improving lives of many people and for contributing to sustainable development. They may also lead to new or intensified threats or ethical dilemmas. Europe has more and more grown towards a community of values, which remain interpreted differently in different parts of Europe, contributing to the need for ethical assessment. The EGE has broadened the scope from bioethics to ethics of new and emerging technologies. It has also developed the normative framework used in the reports more based on theories of human rights, and incorporated non-European perspectives. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4135~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4135~.html?action=longview 2010-08-10 13:58:13 +0100 Nanometing, nanopodium: From 15 August until 15 November, the Dutch Nanomeasurement will be held, an online opinion pole with weekly questions on societal aspects of nanotechnology. The Nanomeasurement is part of the Dutch national dialogue on nanotechnology, supported by Nanopodium. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4134~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4134~.html?action=longview 2010-08-10 09:20:22 +0100 Trinity College Dublin: Professor Jonathan Coleman, Professor of Physics, Trinity College Dublin has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starter Grant of €1.5 million. He is one of Irelands‘ leading nanoscientists and is a Principal Investigator at CRANN, the TCD and UCC based nanoscience research institute. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4133~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4133~.html?action=longview 2010-08-09 09:48:55 +0100 ICPCNanoNet: The ICPC NanoNet partnership recently presented its accomplishments at its second annual workshop in Beijing, providing insight into Nanoscientific and Nanotechnological activities in International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC). The DVD will be available at the end of August. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4132~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4132~.html?action=longview 2010-08-06 18:01:07 +0100 NanoSecure: NanoSecure is an FP6 Integrated Project for small and medium enterprises (IP-SME) harnessing nanotechnologies in sensing and catalytic materials to provide instantaneous and integrated detoxification<br /> of airborne substances. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4131~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4131~.html?action=longview 2010-07-29 16:23:22 +0100 observatoryNANO: This document summarises and contextualises analysis of nanotechnology developments for biodegradable food packaging, and considers ST, socioeconomic, EHS and regulatory aspects. It is written for those who want a snapshot of the main issues, particularly policy makers. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4130~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4130~.html?action=longview 2010-07-26 15:33:42 +0100 NanoSustain: A new FP7 project has recently been launched to develop innovative solutions for the sustainable design, use, recycling and final treatment of nanotechnology-based products by addressing the following two questions:<br /> • How, and to what degree, will society and the environment will be exposed to nano‐materials and associated products; and<br /> • Where do these particles end up?<br /> <br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4129~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4129~.html?action=longview 2010-07-23 12:55:35 +0100 Nanopodium: Nanopodium highlights ten new opinions contributed to the Dutch national dialogue on nanotechnology in the last half year, and invites anyone to contribute to the debate. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4128~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4128~.html?action=longview 2010-07-20 16:01:16 +0100 Cordis: Today, the European Commission published 53 new calls for proposals under the Seventh Framework Programme for RTD, including 11 in the thematic programme on Nanotechnology, Materials and Production technologies. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4127~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4127~.html?action=longview 2010-07-20 13:10:21 +0100 ObservatoryNano: The ObservatoryNano project just released an interview on \"Solutions for new trade-off model provacy-security\" with Dr Silvia Venier the Italian Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship, responsible for four EU projects on emerging information and communication technologies, privacy, security and other ethical issues. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4126~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4126~.html?action=longview 2010-07-16 13:44:40 +0100 Nanopodium and others: The Nanocode project is evaluating the implementation of the European Commission‘s code of conduct for responsible nanotechnology research(2008) in the EC Member States. The Nanocode Country report on the Netherlands has been published on the internet. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4125~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4125~.html?action=longview 2010-07-16 09:56:44 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet, Nanorecht en Vrede, Nanopodium: Dates: 2 September 2010 13.00-15.00 GMT (15.00-17.00 Continental European Summer Time) and 7 September 2010 8.45-10.45 GMT (10.45-12.45 Continental European Summer Time) http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4124~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4124~.html?action=longview 2010-07-12 09:20:22 +0100 Nanopanel: All Dutch citizens are invited to join the panel at www.nanopanel.nl and share their opinions on how society should deal with nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4123~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4123~.html?action=longview 2010-07-09 11:07:57 +0100 European Parliament: Wednesday 7 July, the European Parliament in Plenary session demanded a moratorium on foods using nanotechnology until potential health risks can be ruled out in their vote in second reading on the recasting of the Novel Foods Regulation of 1997. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4122~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4122~.html?action=longview 2010-07-09 09:03:32 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet: The ICPC NanoNet 2nd Annual Workshop presentations are now available on PDF via the www.icpc-nanonet.org website (for registered members only). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4121~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4121~.html?action=longview 2010-07-06 16:44:31 +0100 NanoCharM: This issue provides an extensive presentation of Ellipsometer leading technologies and suppliers. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4120~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4120~.html?action=longview 2010-07-05 16:17:31 +0100 European Commission Joint Research Centre: Despite the growing utilisation of engineered nanomaterials in consumer products and innovative technological applications, there is at present no widely accepted definition of the term \"nanomaterial\" that is suitable as a basis for legislation on their safe use. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4119~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4119~.html?action=longview 2010-07-05 15:38:22 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet www.icpc-nanonet.org: During the 2nd Annual ICPC-NanoNet workshop, Beijing, 14-15 June 2010 a combined small discussion group was held on the EC code of conduct for responsible nanoresearch and standardization and the role of small countries.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4118~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4118~.html?action=longview 2010-07-05 13:08:03 +0100 European Commission: The EC recently published a call for proposals for fuel cells and hydrogen joint undertakings. Deadline 13 October 2010, 17.00 Brussels time, budget 89.1 million euro. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4117~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4117~.html?action=longview 2010-06-29 10:44:23 +0100 Nanopodium: Today, Nanopodium offers its calendar for nanodialogue activities for the coming half year to the Permanent Committee of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4116~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4116~.html?action=longview 2010-06-29 10:02:23 +0100 MagForce Nanotechnologies AG: Following two decades of intensive research and development efforts, MagForce Nanotechnologies AG, a Berlin-based medical technology company founded in 1997, has received European regulatory approval for its Nano-Cancer® therapy. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4115~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4115~.html?action=longview 2010-06-29 09:55:29 +0100 European Commission: The European Commission has developed a strategy for public communication about nanotechnology in the period 2009-11. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4114~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4114~.html?action=longview 2010-06-10 17:14:05 +0100 Rathenau Institute: The Rathenau Institute published an English version of their background note on Nanomedicine in the Netherlands prepared for the fact finding mission of Dutch Members of Parliament to Philips High Tech Campus on 16 April. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4113~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4113~.html?action=longview 2010-06-04 13:28:21 +0100 Nanopodium: Nanopodium presents the mid-term report of the Dutch Committee for the Societal Dialogue Nanotechnology signaling growing interest in the nanodebate among the Dutch public and an emerging nanocommunity. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4112~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4112~.html?action=longview 2010-06-04 10:29:17 +0100 European Commission: Christos Tokamanis, Head of Unit for Nanotechnology at the European Commission DG Research revealed the priorities for the EC Action Plan for Nanoscience and Technology 2010-2015, at the STOA Conference on Nanomedicine in Europe, 2 June 2010 at the European Parliament in Brussels. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4111~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4111~.html?action=longview 2010-06-03 16:47:09 +0100 Vivagora: ACENano, the French Citizens Alliance on Nanotechnology just launched a new website for citizens watch of nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4110~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4110~.html?action=longview 2010-06-01 16:32:11 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet: The Second ICPC Nanonet Annual Workshop takes place on 14th and 15th June in Beijing, China, prior to the famous Dragon Boat Festival. The workshop will showcase <br /><br /> Regional N&N initiatives and developments, with a special focus on East Asian engagement from the perspective of building mutually beneficial collaborations with the EU. Speakers from other ICPC regions will also present news of novel developments and address current themes. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4109~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4109~.html?action=longview 2010-06-01 14:13:36 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: The International NanoMicroClub (INMC) is proud to announce NanoPharm Mission 2010 to the BioPharm America 2010 Conference in Boston Massachusetts. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4108~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4108~.html?action=longview 2010-05-20 10:51:09 +0100 observatoryNANO: Describing the new focus reports on ST and economic developments, the upcoming symposium in Grenoble at Minatec Crossroads, and the latest interview with a European opinion leader. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4107~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4107~.html?action=longview 2010-05-19 16:09:36 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet: The ICPC-NanoNet project organises a webinar on Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications on 28 May. The annual conference in Beijing, 14-15 June can also be followed online by registered participants. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4106~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4106~.html?action=longview 2010-05-18 11:58:03 +0100 Nanopodium: Nanopodium has announced the start of 12 new projects in the Dutch societal dialogue on nanotechnology, in addition to the 21 projects which have been ongoing since January 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4105~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4105~.html?action=longview 2010-05-14 10:36:11 +0100 Rathenau Institute: A group of Dutch members of the Parliament visited Philips High Tech Campus on a fact finding mission on nanomedicine 16 April. The report has just been published by the organiser, the Rathenau Institute. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4104~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4104~.html?action=longview 2010-05-11 16:43:34 +0100 European Parliament: The Committee on Environment, Health and Consumer Protection of the European Parliament voted in favour of excluding nanotechnology from the EU list of novel foods allowed on the market before 1997. The plenary vote is scheduled for July 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4103~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4103~.html?action=longview 2010-05-11 16:26:29 +0100 ObservatoryNano: ObservatoryNano published a report on Nanobioethics, including ethical, legal and societal aspects of nanotechnology for health, medicine and nanobiotechnology, on nanotechnology for agrifood, and on nanotechnology and animal testing. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4102~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4102~.html?action=longview 2010-04-28 14:39:34 +0100 Netherlands government: The Dutch government recently published a progress report on its Action Plan for Nanotechnology (published in July 2008) in preparation for a general discussion in the Second Chamber of the Parliament organized by the Economic Affairs Committee on 21 April 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4101~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4101~.html?action=longview 2010-04-19 11:14:37 +0100 NanoCom: The EC NanoCom project has opened a web based industrial consultation to discover the key success factors in exploiting pre-competitive research. We are encouraging all nanotech companies to contribute to this study, which will help to influence the debate on the best mechanisms of commercialisation for nanotechnologies. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4100~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4100~.html?action=longview 2010-04-16 10:07:57 +0100 Cordis: An EU-funded study of carbon nanotubes by scientists in Ireland, Sweden and the US has shown that these extraordinarily strong molecules can be broken down into carbon and water by an enzyme found in white blood cells. The discovery, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, offers hope that this new material may be exploited safely in medicine and industry. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4099~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4099~.html?action=longview 2010-04-15 10:06:06 +0100 ICPCNanoNet: Currently the world‘s fastest growing energy technology, photovoltaic production is increasing by roughly 50% each year. Find out more about current developments, network with other researchers and share research interests in a free online workshop on ‘Nanotechnology and Photovoltaics‘ organized by the ICPC Nanonet project on Friday April 16 from 12.45-15.15 GMT (13.45-16.15 BST). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4098~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4098~.html?action=longview 2010-04-09 10:06:17 +0100 FOM: Today, the Materials Research Society appoints Albert Polman as Fellow of the MRS "in recognition of pioneering studies in nanophotonics: the control, understanding, and application of light at the nanoscale". http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4097~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4097~.html?action=longview 2010-04-07 10:18:07 +0100 Tamar Z. Chachibaia-Saginashvili.: Georgia is the first country in the history of the development of nanotechnologies in which the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church ideologically supports its development. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4096~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4096~.html?action=longview 2010-04-06 09:41:27 +0100 BIS: The UK Nanotechnologies Strategy: Small Technologies, Great Opportunities was launched on 18th March 2010 and can be downloaded via the link below.This Strategy sets out how Government will take action to ensure that everyone in the UK can safely benefit from the societal and economic opportunities that these technologies offer, whilst addressing the challenges that they might present. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4095~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4095~.html?action=longview 2010-03-22 09:32:37 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet: ICPC-NanoNet organises a free webinar on Nanotechnology for PhotoVoltaics, 16 April 2010, 12.45-14.45 GMT. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4094~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4094~.html?action=longview 2010-03-22 08:57:15 +0100 ObservatoryNano: The European ObservatoryNano project just released an interview with nanobioscientist Dr Mira Marcus-Kalish from Israel, a leading expert in several European projects including Nano2Life. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4093~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4093~.html?action=longview 2010-03-19 14:07:01 +0100 EC Cordis: The European Commission has launched three calls for proposals for Marie Curie Fellowships, for researchers interested in working in foreign research labs. Deadline 17 August 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4092~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4092~.html?action=longview 2010-03-17 10:43:45 +0100 Food Navigator: The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board last week accepted a recommendation in a House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report to compile a confidential database of food industry research into nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4089~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4089~.html?action=longview 2010-03-15 14:19:20 +0100 www.nanostart.de: # "Emerging Company of the Year in Asia Pacific" in biomedical sciences<br /> # "Curiox is a potential industry leader within 10 years"<br /> # Expanding in USA, Europe and Japan http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4090~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4090~.html?action=longview 2010-03-15 10:06:12 +0100 www.nanostart.de: * Primary product line sold to Roche Diagnostics<br /> * Asset sale marks successful partial exit for Nanostart<br /> * Nanostart anticipates distribution of cash proceeds in second quarter<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4091~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4091~.html?action=longview 2010-03-15 10:03:41 +0100 EUMINAfab: EUMINAfab is the first European research infrastructure to offer the micro-nano fabrication of functional structures and devices in a multitude of functional materials, predominantly those other than classical IC-materials. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4088~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4088~.html?action=longview 2010-03-12 09:50:56 +0100 Scientist Live: Two of the world‘s leading nanoscience institutes have entered into an agreement for research collaboration and educational exchange in nanoscience and nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4087~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4087~.html?action=longview 2010-03-12 09:30:02 +0100 the Institute of Nanotechnology: Successful commercialisation of nano-enabled products is fraught with many difficulties including access to finance, securing IP, and manufacturing scale-up. It also requires an integrated approach that includes risk assessment, communication and good governance. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4086~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4086~.html?action=longview 2010-03-09 13:08:28 +0100 NEPHH: Nanomaterials related Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards Throughout their Life Cycle (NEPHH) is undertaking a survey on the health, environmental and safety practices of organizations working with nanomaterials. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4085~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4085~.html?action=longview 2010-03-08 13:11:11 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK‘s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, and the Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN), a professional membership organisation for the nanotechnology industry, have announced a collaboration that will encourage and support global business development for UK SMEs. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4084~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4084~.html?action=longview 2010-03-05 18:37:39 +0100 The European Medicines Agency: The European Medicines Agency will hold a workshop to discuss the state-of-the-science of nanomedicines on<br /> 26-27 April 2010 at the Agency‘s offices in London.<br /> The aim of this workshop is to bring together regulatory, academic, and industry scientists to share their experiences with the development and use of nanotechnologies in Medicinal Products. The application of nanotechnologies to medicinal science spans over the whole range of medicinal products from disease treatment and prevention to restoration, correction of modification of physiological function or medical diagnoses. Independent views on the main aspects to be considered will be presented at this workshop:<br /><br /> • Experience in evaluating and developing nanomedicines<br /><br /> • Emerging nanotechnology applications in the pharmaceutical area<br /><br /> • Regulatory borderline issues<br /><br /> • Benefit/risk and application of Risk Management principles<br /><br /> • Global outlook on nanomedicines<br /><br /> <br /><br /> By fostering the global dimension of the emerging nanomedicines, the Agency expects to further extend the<br /><br /> dialogue opportunities on the requirements and methods considered acceptable for nanomedicines and to support the innovative development.<br /><br /> To express your interest in attending the workshop, please use the attached registration form and send it back to the Agency (martine.vanrooyen@ema.europa.eu) before 15 March 2010.<br /><br /> Please note that approximately 120 places are available for the workshop. Spaces will be allocated on a firstcome-first-serve basis.<br /><br /> Further information can also be obtained from Martine van Rooyen (E-mail: martine.vanrooyen@ema.europa.eu).<br /><br /> The European Medicines Agency looks forward to welcoming you at the workshop. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4083~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4083~.html?action=longview 2010-03-05 11:05:11 +0100 Federal internet-portal Nanotechnologies & Nanomaterials: In the Institute of Physical Problems, a method has been developed and successfully tested which is capable of smoothing asperities of poly(methyl methacrylate) surface in nanometre or subnanometre scales by means of 124 nm wavelength vacuum ultraviolet (VUV). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4082~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4082~.html?action=longview 2010-03-04 14:33:22 +0100 Bayer MaterialScience: Bayer MaterialScience (Leverkusen, Germany) reports that aqueous suspensions of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) containing individual tubes offer interesting perspectives for a number of new applications which depend on a high electrical or thermal conductivity, respectively. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4081~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4081~.html?action=longview 2010-03-04 13:58:03 +0100 S.NET: Call for Papers Second Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies (S.NET)Sept 29 to Oct 2 in Darmstadt, Germany - deadline for submission of abstracts: March 15, 2010 http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4080~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4080~.html?action=longview 2010-03-02 09:44:13 +0100 European Commission: The European Commission issued the ENIAC-2010-1 call for proposals under the Joint Technology Initiatives call. Deadlines 30 April 2010 and 30 July 2010, budget 85 million euro. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4079~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4079~.html?action=longview 2010-02-26 13:27:06 +0100 cordis: A German team of scientists has developed a technique to treat nanoparticle surfaces. This treatment boosts the efficiency of organic solar cells. Presented in the journal Applied Physics Letters, the work shows how 2% efficiency was obtained by using so-called quantum dots made up of cadmium selenide. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4078~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4078~.html?action=longview 2010-02-18 15:15:23 +0100 Republication. The original article was published in ENT Magazine, Issue 0/2010 pp 24-26. Published on 8 February 2010.: The ICPC-NanoNet project can support international research cooperation in environmental nanotechnology between the European Union and International Cooperation Partner Countries to the EU (emerging economies and developing countries). This article focuses on the case of nanotechnology for water purification. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4077~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4077~.html?action=longview 2010-02-18 09:44:40 +0100 MCT: Nanotechnology is the theme for the MERCOSUL/MERCOSUR prize for Science and Technology 2010. The contest will be launched 30 March 2010 and close 30 July. The award ceremony will be in November. The prize aims to recognise the best achievements in nanotechnology in the MERCOSUR member states. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4076~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4076~.html?action=longview 2010-02-11 11:28:27 +0100 Innovationsgesellschaft.ch: The Governance and Ethics Unit of DG Research has published an overview paper on options for framing public policy on nanotechnologies. The document gives an overview on four current or recently finished research projects in this field (Deepen, Nanocap, Nanoplat and FramingNano). The authors intend to give an insight into the nature of public debate on nanosciences and nanotechnologies, and the ways in which deliberative approaches could lead to better governance of these technologies. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4075~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4075~.html?action=longview 2010-02-10 15:03:53 +0100 ICT-Platon.eu: The new research project PLATON is targeting the realization of a fully integrated Terabit per second optical routing system for data networks through merging Plasmonics and Silicon Photonics. All consortium partners have gathered for the kick off meeting in Dijon for the first time and discussed their joint activities within the new project.<br /> PLATON aims to be the first project that will realize Terabit per second optical routing fabrics for optical interconnects in backplanes and Blade Servers adopting Plasmonics as its disruptive technological vehicle. Plasmonics is an emerging research discipline that deals with the demonstration of entirely new classes of devices based on surface plasmon waves. Surface plasmon waves were first observed in the 1980‘s, with light waves traveling at the interface between a metal and a dielectric and inducing a resonant interaction between the waves and the free electrons at the surface of the metal. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4074~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4074~.html?action=longview 2010-02-10 10:45:59 +0100 CNDP: From now on until the end at 23 February, the Commission organising the Public Debate on Nanotechnology in France wants to focus the discussion on ethical and governance issues. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4072~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4072~.html?action=longview 2010-02-09 13:31:08 +0100 ObservatoryNano, COMECE: Recently, the Commission of European Bishops Conferences COMECE published an opinion by the Bioethics Reflection Group on the Perspectives on Human Enhancement by Technological Means (in French). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4071~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4071~.html?action=longview 2010-02-09 10:18:08 +0100 Phantoms Foundation: The world‘s largest annual nanotechnology exhibition covering the entire nano marketplace and creating a variety of business opportunities, nano tech 2010, will be held from February 17 to 19, 2010 at Tokyo Big Sight, (Tokyo, Japan). The ninth edition of this conference and exhibition is more international in scope than ever, expecting over 50,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors and 900 booths. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4070~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4070~.html?action=longview 2010-02-05 13:44:38 +0100 Brigham Young University: A team of Brigham Young University (BYU) engineers and chemists has created an inexpensive silicon microchip that reliably detects viruses, even at low concentrations. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4069~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4069~.html?action=longview 2010-02-04 12:04:26 +0100 Lumerical Solutions: Lumerical Solutions has donated FDTD Solutions Engine licenses to ScotGrid, one of the largest grid computing sites in the United Kingdom. The donated licenses will enable photonics researchers at academic institutions to perform large-scale simulations of devices such as silicon photonics components, solid-state light emitters, and thin-film solar cells. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4068~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4068~.html?action=longview 2010-02-04 11:58:15 +0100 EuroNanoBio: The EuroNanoBio project recently published recommendations for a European Research and Innovation infrastructure networking regional clusters. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4067~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4067~.html?action=longview 2010-02-01 16:55:36 +0100 Bayer Material Science: Leverkusen, January 29, 2010 – Bayer MaterialScience has opened a new pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) 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. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4066~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4066~.html?action=longview 2010-02-01 10:24:54 +0100 SAFENANO: A consortium led by SAFENANO from the Institute of Occupational Medicine has been awarded two contracts by the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection of the European Commission‘s Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) concerning the development of specific advice on the assessment of nanomaterials under REACH. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4065~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4065~.html?action=longview 2010-01-29 10:22:05 +0100 CNDP: The public nanodebate in France is increasingly obstructed by radical anti-nano activists. The meeting in Orsay on 26 January had to be moved to the internet because the meeting room was destroyed the night before. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4064~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4064~.html?action=longview 2010-01-28 14:56:55 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: Electrified mobility is currently a top priority in the US, Japan, China, Korea and EU. It will introduce a radical industrial-economical-energetic change in our society, as new technologies and infrastructure are put in place over the next two decades. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4063~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4063~.html?action=longview 2010-01-27 18:02:11 +0100 nanopodium: The Dutch nanodebate is materialising in the form of a television series, a special issue of the magazine Quest for a broad audience, 8 educational projects, 8 science cafes, debates and discussions and 3 other activities. Most projects are to be finished by 31 July 2010. A second call for proposals for the second half of this year will be launched today. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4062~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4062~.html?action=longview 2010-01-25 10:06:18 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: Carriers are needed for a number of reasons in drug delivery, e.g. to protect the drug from the body, to protect the body from the drug and to adjust the pharmacokinetics, i.e. distribution and clearance, of the drug. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4061~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4061~.html?action=longview 2010-01-21 11:56:48 +0100 observatoryNANO: observatoryNANO has published its latest newsletter with information on workshops, the annual symposium and the latest opinion on the ethical aspects of nanotechnology development. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4060~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4060~.html?action=longview 2010-01-20 14:57:35 +0100 NanoCharM: The NanoCharM newsletter is the newsletter for scientists, companies and organizations involved in the field of nanomaterials synthesis, characterization and production. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4059~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4059~.html?action=longview 2010-01-18 15:44:12 +0100 ChinaView: Singapore and France announced on Friday the first bilateral joint call for proposals in the areas of nanotechnology and information communication science and technologies. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4058~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4058~.html?action=longview 2010-01-18 10:36:54 +0100 Innovation Society: The Innovation Society has published a report from its 5th nanoregulation conference, held in Rapperswil on the 25th to 26th of November 2009. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4055~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4055~.html?action=longview 2010-01-08 13:25:31 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: The UK‘s House of Lords Science and Technology Committee today published the findings of their 2009 inquiry into the use of nanotechnologies in the food sector. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4054~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4054~.html?action=longview 2010-01-08 13:05:59 +0100 University of New South Wales: Superfast quantum computing is closer than ever following recent breakthroughs by an international team led by researchers from the University of New South Wales. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4053~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4053~.html?action=longview 2010-01-07 10:20:13 +0100 Tweede Kamer: Minister Donner of Social Affairs and Employment informed the Dutch Parliament about recent developments in occupational safety of nanomaterials, in a letter dated 21 December 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4052~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4052~.html?action=longview 2010-01-07 10:00:11 +0100 ObservatoryNano: Current issues in nanobioethics - Interview with Prof. Dr. Luca Marini, Italy<br /> Even though there has been a public and stakeholder debate on nanobioethics in Italy for several years, this discussion is not very visible on an international level. In this interview, Professor Luca Marini gives some insight in the characteristics of the Italian nanobioethics-scene, and in the key issues to resolve. He is a key organiser of this debate. In 2002, Professor Marini took the initiative for a working group of the Italian National Bioethics Committee on nanosciences and nanotechnology. This group produced an opinion on ethical aspects of nanotechnology in 2006. As president of Center for Biojuridical Studies "ECSEL", Professor Marini has promoted, organised and realized several events discussing ethics of nanotechnology, converging technologies and other new technologies.<br /> Under the header of Nanobioethics, ObservatoryNano aims to highlight technological and economic trends in nanotechnology for health, medical, biotechnological and agrifood applications with potential ethical and social implications. Simultaneously, current debates on relevant issues in nanobioethics among ethicists and social scientists, policy making circles and stakeholders are analysed and confronted with the issues emerging from the technical and economic trends. This way, emerging issues not discussed sufficiently can be identified and brought to the attention of policy makers in the second annual report on nanobio ethics to be published online in the spring of 2010. The series of interviews with opinion leaders is intended to be a compilation of different views on the relevant issues currently in debate from different perspectives of social scientists, ethicists, natural scientists, and stakeholders from industry and civil society. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4051~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4051~.html?action=longview 2010-01-06 09:46:51 +0100 Nanostart AG: • Shareholding rises from 15 to 26 percent<br /><br /> • Cleantech breakthrough based on nanotechnology<br /><br /> • Saves 50 percent of precious metals in production of automotive catalytic converters<br /><br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4057~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4057~.html?action=longview 2010-01-05 18:02:07 +0100 European Commission: The Commission is inviting experts as well as the public at large to give their views on the needs for EU action related to nanotechnologies in the next five years. The consultation is open until 19 February 2010. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4050~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4050~.html?action=longview 2009-12-24 09:26:47 +0100 NL Government: On 18 December, the Dutch government decided to invest 125 million euro in \"Towards a sustainable open innovation system\", developing micro and nanotechnologies for the benefit of Dutch industry. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4049~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4049~.html?action=longview 2009-12-22 15:31:54 +0100 http://www.nanostart.de/en/presscenter/pressreleases/2009/2583.December__.html: * Nanotechnology-based solutions for biomedical applications<br /> * Revolutionary product for USD 2.4-billion orthodontic device market<br /> * Regulatory approval already obtained for U.S., EU and Japan http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4056~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4056~.html?action=longview 2009-12-18 11:31:17 +0100 Nanofair.com: Nanofair 2010 as a truly international symposium will present most recent results of scientific research as well as new applications in the field of nanotechnology. If you wish to present your latest research results or if you have developed a new application, your contribution will be highly welcome. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4048~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4048~.html?action=longview 2009-12-17 14:40:14 +0100 nanopodium: The Committee for the Societal Dialogue on Nanotechnology in the Netherlands announced the selection of 21 projects which will be carried out in national nanodialogue in the next half year, with a funding budget of 2.5 million euro. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4047~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4047~.html?action=longview 2009-12-16 15:47:13 +0100 Nano Connect Scandinavia: Access to advanced cleanrooms is crucial in order for companies to develop new products based on nanotechnology. This has prompted Chalmers MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory and Lund Nano Lab in Sweden and DTU Danchip in Denmark to collaborate on user education and knowledge exchange. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4046~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4046~.html?action=longview 2009-12-16 11:36:34 +0100 Contactproject.eu: The demands placed on new, high-tech materials are continually increasing, and existing material systems are reaching their limits. Due to their exceptional electrical and mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes offer high potential for use in diverse applications. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4045~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4045~.html?action=longview 2009-12-14 13:35:01 +0100 European Commission: The EC recently published the NMP Expert Advisory Group Position Paper on future RTD activities of NMP for the period 2010-2015\". http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4044~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4044~.html?action=longview 2009-12-14 10:49:20 +0100 European Commission: On 7th February 2008 the European Commission adopted a Recommendation on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research, suggesting that a revision should be made after two years. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4043~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4043~.html?action=longview 2009-12-10 09:44:12 +0100 Katherine Bourzac, Technology Review: A dip in nanotube ink turns ordinary office paper into a high-energy electrode. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4042~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4042~.html?action=longview 2009-12-09 08:51:05 +0100 http://www.nanostart.de/en/presscenter/pressreleases/2009/2583.December__.html: * Shareholding in portfolio company increased to 27.19 percent<br /> * Turnaround of ItN Nanovation successful completed<br /> * No remaining liabilities toward banks or lenders<br /> <br /> <br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4039~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4039~.html?action=longview 2009-12-08 10:02:39 +0100 Arizona State University: A global database of government documents on nanotechnology is being launched by three law professors at Arizona State University who, with their colleagues in Australia and Belgium, have corralled and organized a massive number of regulatory documents dealing with the rapidly advancing technology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4038~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4038~.html?action=longview 2009-12-07 10:52:09 +0100 CNDP: The Committee for the Public Debate in France had to suspend the meeting on 1 December in Grenoble, because 100 participants made it impossible for others to make themselves heard. The meeting will be held in another form soon. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4037~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4037~.html?action=longview 2009-12-03 10:01:07 +0100 http://nanostart.de/en/presscenter/pressreleases/2009/2577.December__.html: # European regulatory approval expected by end of May 2010<br /> # Sales and marketing launch now in planning<br /> # Renowned nanomedicine expert calls it "a real medical revolution" http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4040~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4040~.html?action=longview 2009-12-01 16:03:44 +0100 Hessen-Nanotech: 6th Nanotechnology Forum Hessen at the Congress Park Hanau http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4041~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4041~.html?action=longview 2009-11-27 11:36:19 +0100 European Group on Ethics: The European Group on Ethics (EGE) just published its Opinion on the Ethics of Synthetic Biology, adopted on 18 November 2009. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4036~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4036~.html?action=longview 2009-11-24 16:51:49 +0100 ObservatoryNano: The ObservatoryNano project just published a list of nanoethics experts and experts in Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects of nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4035~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4035~.html?action=longview 2009-11-24 14:28:43 +0100 AZoNano: To exploit the quantum world to the fullest, a key commodity is entanglement-the spooky, distance-defying link that can form between objects such as atoms even when they are completely shielded from one another. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4034~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4034~.html?action=longview 2009-11-19 09:44:44 +0100 IOM: The centre, at Edinburgh Napier University, is one of the first in the UK to encompass four existing research groups working in nanotoxicology (human, environment and reproductive health and microbiology). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4033~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4033~.html?action=longview 2009-11-19 09:21:47 +0100 nanoICT: In order for the field of emerging nanoelectronics to continue growing exponentially worldwide and therefore lead to new commercial applications and to change the micro and nanoelectronics paradigm, it is necessary to educate new researchers who can work across traditional disciplines. The EU funded nanoICT project establishes a broad array of specialised training activities to provide mainly students with interdisciplinary competences in Nanotechnology and more specifically "nano-scale ICT devices & systems" (Emerging Nanoelectronics). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4032~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4032~.html?action=longview 2009-11-18 18:49:06 +0100 Infra-team: A consortium of EU research organisations for nanosafety is seeking feedback from the community regarding access to specfic facilities. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4031~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4031~.html?action=longview 2009-11-18 12:37:25 +0100 InSciences: Soft drinks, cosmetics, medications, and more still – since an attempted terrorist attack on a commercial airliner was thwarted at the last second in 2006 air passengers are only allowed to carry limited amounts of liquids and gels in their hand luggage. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4030~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4030~.html?action=longview 2009-11-16 11:54:08 +0100 NanoICT: This workshop aimed at gathering all disciplines involved in bio inspired and bio mimetic approaches to conceive new systems and materials. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4029~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4029~.html?action=longview 2009-11-11 18:58:10 +0100 European Commission: The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to receive input from all people and organisations involved or interested in nanosciences and nanotechnologies research in Europe, and notably research, policy makers, industry, media and civil society organisations. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4028~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4028~.html?action=longview 2009-11-10 10:57:09 +0100 defra: This report review information and studies on the environmental exposure and effects of nanoparticulate silver; comments on known or predicted environmental exposure levels and whether these present a human health or environmental risk; and considers what action should be taken to further develop our understanding in this area. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4027~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4027~.html?action=longview 2009-11-09 18:49:46 +0100 ICPC-NanoNet: The EU funded ICPC-NanoNet project organises a series of online workshops on Nanotechnology for Water Purification, on 2, 8 and 15 December 2009, 12.45 until 15.15 GMT. Register now for free! http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4026~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4026~.html?action=longview 2009-11-09 14:07:27 +0100 European Commission: On 29 October 2009, the European Commission adopted the Communication \"Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies: an action plan for Europe 2005-2009.<br /> Second Implementation Report 2007-2009\". http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4025~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4025~.html?action=longview 2009-11-09 13:01:47 +0100 FramingNano: Nanotechnology promises huge potential benefits to society but these prospects may be jeopardized unless its development takes place responsibly and within a governance framework that takes into account the opinions and needs of all concerned parties. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4024~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4024~.html?action=longview 2009-11-09 10:30:54 +0100 http://www.nanostart.de: # Study objective significantly exceeded<br /> # Median survival time doubled<br /> # Therapy shown to be highly effective, with minimal side effects<br /> # Application for EU regulatory approval to be submitted before end of year http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4023~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4023~.html?action=longview 2009-11-03 11:54:52 +0100 EU: The Science and Technology Fellowship programme in China is inviting proposals from European researchers interested in spending 2 years in a Chinese research organisation. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4021~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4021~.html?action=longview 2009-10-29 09:58:51 +0100 Science Daily: A magnetic charge can behave and interact just like an electric charge in some materials, according to new research led by the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4020~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4020~.html?action=longview 2009-10-16 15:51:54 +0100 Evangelische Akademie Loccum: The Protestant Academy Loccum invites you to a conference on risk regulation of nanotechnology from a transatlantic perspective. We convene actors from Germany, Europe, the United States, and beyond to link previously separated regulatory debates. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4019~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4019~.html?action=longview 2009-10-16 14:19:19 +0100 EurActiv: The EU executive plans to respond positively to the European Parliament‘s call for a number of EU policies and regulations covering health and environmental safety issues related to nanomaterials to be reviewed. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4018~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4018~.html?action=longview 2009-10-14 10:08:48 +0100 AZoM: Oxford Instruments NanoScience Ultra Low Temperature engineering team achieved \"highly commended\" runners up place at the 2009 British Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Globe Theatre in London on Oct 1st, 2009. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4017~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4017~.html?action=longview 2009-10-14 10:04:29 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology: Keynote Speaker: Professor Mark Welland FRS FREng, Chief Scientific Advisor, Ministry of Defence<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4016~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4016~.html?action=longview 2009-10-12 10:38:14 +0100 European Commission: In order to support the preparation of proposals, the FP7 theme NMP and CONACYT are holding a Joint Information Day concerning the coordinated call at Camino Real Hotel, Diego Rivera street # 2492, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on the 14th of October 2009. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4014~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4014~.html?action=longview 2009-10-07 19:09:22 +0100 Environmental Expert.com: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the Nanomaterial Research Strategy (Strategy), which EPA describes as its new research strategy to understand better how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the environment. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4013~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4013~.html?action=longview 2009-10-07 10:08:38 +0100 European Commission: The European Commission plans to produce some promotional material to enhance the marketing of Materials Research. The Commission will soon invite interested parties to submit an offer for the production of approximately 10.000 boxes containing 4 or 5 objects showing some materials research progress over the last few years and their potential (together with a succinct explanation of why the materials behave like they do).<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4012~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4012~.html?action=longview 2009-10-06 10:46:14 +0100 Nanopodium: The Committee for the Societal Dialogue on Nanotechnology in the Netherlands launched its agenda for the public debate the coming 1.5 years during a Nanopodium event in The Hague, 30 September. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4011~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4011~.html?action=longview 2009-10-02 16:06:39 +0100 Jennifer Newton,: Resolving questions surrounding nanoparticle toxicity has led North American researchers to suggest the particles as a potential skin cancer treatment. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4010~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4010~.html?action=longview 2009-10-02 11:01:47 +0100 Edward Morgan, RSC: Bone-like materials can be used both as bone fillers and drug delivery vehicles for targeting bone cancers, claim Italian scientists. The materials release the drugs over a prolonged period and make them work better than the free drug. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4009~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4009~.html?action=longview 2009-10-02 10:40:54 +0100 Photonics.com: The first atomic-scale maps of quantum dots have been created by a team of physicists at the University of Michigan, who say it is a major step toward producing "designer dots" that can be tailored for specific applications.<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4008~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4008~.html?action=longview 2009-09-30 10:23:09 +0100 Lewis Brindley, RSC: Japanese researchers have made ultra-thin metal wires by growing them inside carbon nanotubes. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4007~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4007~.html?action=longview 2009-09-30 10:13:10 +0100 DEEPEN: While efforts to involve the public in decision making on new technologies such as nanotechnology are impressive, they need to be substantially rethought, argues a new report from the EU-funded DEEPEN (‘Deepening ethical engagement and participation in emerging nanotechnologies‘) project.<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4006~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4006~.html?action=longview 2009-09-29 18:43:11 +0100 Marie Freebody, IoP: A scalable method of structural colour printing could find applications in forgery protection and the design of advanced materials. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4005~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4005~.html?action=longview 2009-09-29 15:13:31 +0100 RIVM: The aim of the report is to generate a list of consumer products containing nanomaterials that have a high priority for future exposure assessment. The report describes a) an update of the previous product inventory published by the RIVM in 2007, b) analysis of several purchased market reports on nano in consumer products, c) expert consultation. <br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4004~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4004~.html?action=longview 2009-09-29 11:30:59 +0100 McREL: The NSF funded NanoTeach project experiments with inclusion of nanoscience and nanotechnology in secondary school teaching in the USA. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4003~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4003~.html?action=longview 2009-09-28 09:56:09 +0100 Colin Barras, New Scientist: THERE is a simple rule of computing that holds true even in the weird quantum world: increase the number of units of information available and you boost computing power. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4002~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4002~.html?action=longview 2009-09-25 10:22:47 +0100 MIT News: Mechanical engineer Carol Livermore and colleagues find that carbon nanotubes, used as springs, have potential to compete with batteries for energy storage. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4001~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4001~.html?action=longview 2009-09-22 10:30:19 +0100 ObservatoryNano: In the series \"Current Debates on Nanobioethics\", ObservatoryNano just published an interview with Dr Klaus-Michael Weltring. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4000~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~4000~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 13:33:04 +0100 Physics world: Physicists in Brazil have added another capability to the quantum computing toolkit by being the first to show that light beams of three different wavelengths can be entangled. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3999~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3999~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 10:41:48 +0100 Reuters: Arkema (Paris:AKE), a world leader in nanostructured materials, announces the<br /> construction of a carbon nanotube (CNT) pilot production plant at its Mont site<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3998~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3998~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 10:34:52 +0100 Lewis Brindley, RSC: A simple and scalable way to purify mixtures of carbon nanotubes has been developed by researchers in the US. The process uses ultraviolet light and air to produce purified semiconducting nanotubes, which could be valuable in developing the next generation of computer chips. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3997~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3997~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 10:29:06 +0100 Eurekalert: Case Western Reserve University researchers find mixing different metals in a catalyst can help determine structure, function http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3996~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3996~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 10:13:33 +0100 MIT Technology Review: Microcapsules in a mixture burst and release reactants on demand. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3995~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3995~.html?action=longview 2009-09-21 10:03:59 +0100 Nanowerk: Out to prove that there‘s more to Finnish technology than Nokia handphones, Finland is seeking collaborations with India in biotechnology and nanotechnology and will also set up a Finnish Innovation Centre in New Delhi. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3994~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3994~.html?action=longview 2009-09-16 12:44:27 +0100 Springer: Japanese researcher Motoichi Ohtsu receives the Julius Springer Prize for Applied Physics 2009 for his pioneering work in the field of nanophotonics. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3993~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3993~.html?action=longview 2009-09-16 12:41:57 +0100 Eurekalert: Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new \"adjuvant\" that could allow the creation of important new vaccines, possibly become a universal vaccine carrier and help medical experts tackle many diseases more effectively. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3992~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3992~.html?action=longview 2009-09-15 12:37:14 +0100 Eurekalert: Oil-and-water-based nanoemulsion could be more effective than commonly used lotions http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3991~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3991~.html?action=longview 2009-09-15 12:26:40 +0100 Deakin University: Being able to swing through the air like Spiderman on strands of ‘spider silk‘ may be one step—or swing—closer with researchers at Deakin University discovering a way to strengthen plastic nanofibres, ultra-fine fibres much thinner than a human hair, with one of the world‘s strongest materials, carbon. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3990~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3990~.html?action=longview 2009-09-15 10:20:29 +0100 Hayley Birch, RSC: US and French scientists say the term ‘nanoparticle‘ needs to be redefined to provide a focus for environmental, health and safety studies, and future regulation. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3989~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3989~.html?action=longview 2009-09-15 10:05:30 +0100 Katherine Bourzac, MIT Technology Review: Nanotube-filled capsules could restore conductivity to damaged electronics http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3988~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3988~.html?action=longview 2009-09-14 10:32:33 +0100 Andrew Maynard, Institute of Emerging Ethics and Technologies: Regulators around the world are currently grappling with how to manage the possible risks associated with first generation nanotechnologies. But increasingly sophisticated nanotechnology-based products are coming—will the old regulations still cover these emerging nanotechnologies, or is a re-think in how substances are regulated in order? http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3987~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3987~.html?action=longview 2009-09-14 10:17:57 +0100 RSC Publishing: Carbon nanotubes are increasingly being used in everyday products such as sporting equipment, biomedical devices and aeroplanes. But questions remain as to how safe these nanotubes really are. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3986~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3986~.html?action=longview 2009-09-11 10:53:49 +0100 MIT: A new technique for growing carbon nanotubes should be easier to integrate with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3985~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3985~.html?action=longview 2009-09-11 10:47:28 +0100 Berkley Lab: In a development that holds much promise for the future of solar cells made from nanocrystals, and the use of solar energy to produce clean and renewable liquid transportation fuels, researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy‘s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have reported a technique by which the electrical conductivity of nanorod crystals of the semiconductor cadmium-selenide was increased 100,000 times. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3984~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3984~.html?action=longview 2009-09-11 10:40:23 +0100 Andy Extance, Physics World: Carbon nanotubes could be used to produce solar cells that generate more electrical current per photon than existing photovoltaic technologies, according to scientists in the US. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3983~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3983~.html?action=longview 2009-09-11 10:11:48 +0100 Printed Electronics: A team led by chemistry professors Alexander Star and Stéphane Petoud at University of Pittsburgh revealed the development of a highly sensitive, fluorescent oxygen sensor that can detect minute amounts of Oxygen. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3982~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3982~.html?action=longview 2009-09-10 10:24:41 +0100 James Urquhart, RSC: German researchers have developed a hybrid, light activated nanomaterial that can target, label and kill harmful antibiotic resistant bacteria such as Escherichia coli. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3981~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3981~.html?action=longview 2009-09-09 10:29:25 +0100 safenano: Nanotechnology continues to be forecast to reap massive global benefits across multiple sectors. Increasing public awareness of nanotechnologies, linked to non-specifically regulated introduction of products containing nanomaterials into the market, and the increasing use of ‘Health & Safety‘ as an easy excuse for the prevention of desirable or beneficial activities by those unable or unwilling to understand them, makes heeding advice laid out by the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering ever more important to their responsible development. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3980~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3980~.html?action=longview 2009-09-08 18:54:11 +0100 University of Bristol: The University of Bristol opened its Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information yesterday (7th September 2009). This highly distinctive, £11 million building provides state-of-the-art specialised laboratories where vibration and acoustic noise levels are among the lowest ever achieved, despite being located in the centre of Bristol. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3979~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3979~.html?action=longview 2009-09-08 10:33:18 +0100 Eurekalert: Bacteria that manufacture hydroxyapatite (HA) could be used to make stronger, more durable bone implants. Professor Lynne Macaskie from the University of Birmingham this week (7-10 September) presented work to the Society for General Microbiology‘s meeting at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3978~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3978~.html?action=longview 2009-09-08 10:11:08 +0100 Matt Wilkinson, Chemistry World: US researchers have developed a nano-sized drug delivery system that only releases its payload in specific pH conditions, a feature that could prove particularly useful for targeted delivery of cancer treatments. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3977~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3977~.html?action=longview 2009-09-04 17:37:09 +0100 R. Colin Johnson, EETimes: What is being billed as the world‘s smallest semiconductor laser boasts a 5-nm active region that is 20 times smaller than the wavelength of the light it emits, according to university researchers who recently demonstrated their nanoscale laser. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3976~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3976~.html?action=longview 2009-09-04 17:24:11 +0100 EUMINAfab: EUMINAfab is the first European Research Infrastructure on multimaterial micro and nanotechnology. It offers open and no-cost access to state of the art fabrication and characterisation technologies for a multitude of functional materials. EUMINAfab combines the scientific expertise and technological capacities of 10 leading European institutions from industry and academia, creating a unique source of knowledge and capabilities in micro nano technologies for European researchers from industry or academia.<br /> http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3975~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3975~.html?action=longview 2009-09-02 17:38:52 +0100 Grupo Kuo: The Mexican Kuo Group recently established a subsidiary Macro-M in Lerma, Mexico. This subsidiary will produce 250 metric tonnes of nanomaterials per year. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3974~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3974~.html?action=longview 2009-09-02 14:12:21 +0100 Eurekalert: Gene therapy holds promise in the treatment of a myriad of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among many others. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3973~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3973~.html?action=longview 2009-09-02 10:53:57 +0100 NT-MDT Co.: It‘s a widely spread idea that performing AFM in liquids is a rather complicated research approach. Actually, many tasks related to the investigation of molecular structures and complexes in a liquid environment claim high demands on the SPM equipment. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3972~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3972~.html?action=longview 2009-09-01 13:56:25 +0100 Lauren Gravitz, MIT Technology Review: A new kind of sensor could one day be used to detect lung cancer. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3971~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3971~.html?action=longview 2009-09-01 10:31:43 +0100 Physicsworld.com: Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley claim to have created the smallest semiconductor laser ever. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3970~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3970~.html?action=longview 2009-09-01 10:18:54 +0100 Institute of Physical Problems, Russian Federation: When using a scanning probe microscope (SPM), for instance on board of a near-Earth station or a planet exploration rover, a number of control-related tasks should be solved. A method is required to exclude the operator from the measurement process that would make the microscope operation completely autonomous. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3969~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3969~.html?action=longview 2009-09-01 08:55:57 +0100 Pieter van Broekhuizen, IVAM, NanoCAP: In March 2009 the Social Economic Council of the Netherlands advised the minister on safe working with nanoparticles: Advisory report 09/01 - Nanoparticles in the Workplace: Health and Safety Precautions. The three ministers of Social Affairs, Environmental Affairs and Economical Affairs did give their reactions to this advice, consequently leading to an intense discussion in the Dutch Parliament. This resulted in several motions in the Parliament of which the following three motion were accepted by a majority of the Parliament:<br /> - Motion on a notification obligation<br /> - Motion on nano reference values<br /> - Motion of speeding up of risk research<br /> Now the Dutch Government will have to come up with a practical elaboration of these motions. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3968~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3968~.html?action=longview 2009-08-31 13:22:27 +0100 James Dacey , Physics world: Physicists in Switzerland and the Netherlands have designed a new form of atomic force microscopy (AFM) capable of revealing the identity of individual atoms within a molecule for the first time. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3967~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3967~.html?action=longview 2009-08-28 17:25:07 +0100 Eurekalert: Known for their wide variety of vibrant plumage, birds have evolved various chemical and physical mechanisms to produce these beautiful colors over millions of years. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3966~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3966~.html?action=longview 2009-08-26 17:46:40 +0100 Colin Barras, New Scientist Tech: Borrowing an idea from nature could lead to technology capable of producing full-colour prints in a fraction of a second, according to South Korean engineers. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3965~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3965~.html?action=longview 2009-08-26 12:44:24 +0100 University of California Santa-Barbara: Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have discovered a potential new drug delivery system. The finding is a biological mechanism for delivery of nanoparticles into tissue. The results are published in this week‘s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3964~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3964~.html?action=longview 2009-08-26 12:38:00 +0100 Jon Cartwright, RSC: Techniques used to image tumours and infections improve when the carbon nanotube ‘contrast agents‘ are gold plated, researchers in the US have discovered. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3963~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3963~.html?action=longview 2009-08-25 10:59:12 +0100 Electronics Weekly: Surrey NanoSystems, a University of Surrey spin-out working on a low-temperature growth process for carbon nanotubes, has secured second round funding of £2.5m http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3962~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3962~.html?action=longview 2009-08-25 10:53:42 +0100 Eurekalert: Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3961~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3961~.html?action=longview 2009-08-24 11:47:03 +0100 MIT: New sensor could reveal nitric oxide‘s role in living cells http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3960~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3960~.html?action=longview 2009-08-24 10:56:50 +0100 Cordis News: Researchers in France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK have discovered new electron properties that could lead to useful applications in computers and lasers. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3959~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3959~.html?action=longview 2009-08-20 11:05:22 +0100 Lewis Brindley, RSC: Researchers have taken a step towards the next generation of high-speed computer chips by controlling how triangle-shaped pieces of DNA mount themselves on a surface. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3958~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3958~.html?action=longview 2009-08-19 11:54:35 +0100 Eurekalert: It appears that bacteria can squeeze through practically anything. In extremely small nanoslits they take on a completely new flat shape. Even in this squashed form they continue to grow and divide at normal speeds. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3957~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3957~.html?action=longview 2009-08-19 11:30:30 +0100 Katie Dryden-Holt, RSC Publishing: DNA logic gates can now detect more than just DNA segments, and by exploiting nature‘s design, their preparation could be simpler than ever. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3956~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3956~.html?action=longview 2009-08-18 15:52:11 +0100 Bundestag: Last month, the German Parliament adopted a resolution on Nanotechnology: targeted research funding for future oriented innovation and growth areas. The parliament calls for better integration of the nanotechnology activities in a societal dialogue, and focus of research on areas including clean water, energy efficiency and climate protection. At least ten percent of nanofunding should be dedicated to nanorisk research. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3955~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3955~.html?action=longview 2009-08-18 11:39:15 +0100 Katherine Bourzac, MIT Technology Review: Surface-plasmon lasers could enable a new generation of computers based on nanophotonics. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3954~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3954~.html?action=longview 2009-08-17 11:48:54 +0100 RSC Publishing: Nanostructures have the potential to transform the way we investigate life processes but only if we can find good ways to make them. Seunghun Hong, at Seoul National University, Korea, and colleagues discuss ways to integrate nanowires and nanotubes on chips. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3953~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3953~.html?action=longview 2009-08-17 11:37:52 +0100 Jon Cartwright, RSC: Researchers in the US and Germany have found that the speed of synthetic ‘nanomotors‘ responds to nearby concentrations of silver. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3952~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3952~.html?action=longview 2009-08-17 11:13:22 +0100 Hayley Birch, RSC: US researchers have created tiny oxygen-sensing devices made from carbon nanotubes. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3951~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3951~.html?action=longview 2009-08-17 10:43:14 +0100 observatoryNANO: The observatoryNANO project has published its latest newsletter, providing an update on its activities. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3950~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3950~.html?action=longview 2009-08-13 15:27:18 +0100 Eurekalert: As a result of a major inter-laboratory study, the standards body ASTM International has been able to update its guidelines for a commonly used technique for measuring the size of nanoparticles in solutions. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3949~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3949~.html?action=longview 2009-08-12 17:34:03 +0100 Katherine Bourzac, MIT Technology Review: Transistors with lipid membranes could make better interfaces for neural prosthetics http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3948~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3948~.html?action=longview 2009-08-11 16:09:23 +0100 Kate Greene, MIT News: Oxides, as well as metals, seem to be able to sprout carbon nanotubes, study finds http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3947~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3947~.html?action=longview 2009-08-11 10:23:35 +0100 Fars News Agency: Iranian agricultural biotechnology institute affiliated to the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad established a nanotechnology research center in a bid to conduct wider studies on the applications of nanotechnology in agriculture. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3946~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3946~.html?action=longview 2009-08-11 10:11:22 +0100 Institute of Nanotechnology (UK): When developing a new course of study there is always a great deal of soul-searching about what should, or should not, be contained in the course. This is especially so in an area of technology that is truly multi-disciplinary and developing rapidly into new thematic areas such as Nanotechnology. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3945~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3945~.html?action=longview 2009-08-10 17:39:42 +0100 Eurekalert: Researchers develop a new toolbox for nano-engineering http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3943~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3943~.html?action=longview 2009-08-07 15:25:33 +0100 Electronics Design News: Researchers continue to seek out some plausible application for carbon nanotubes. The latest effort, by a team at the University of California—Berkeley, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Pennsylvania State University, has discovered that a multiwall nanotube containing a particle of iron might just be an effective archival storage device. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3942~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3942~.html?action=longview 2009-08-07 10:23:59 +0100 Technology Review: A series of sustained quantum operations shows promise for developing a practical device. http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3941~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3941~.html?action=longview 2009-08-07 10:15:52 +0100 cordis: A new EU-funded project is set to link up the world‘s leading formulation-science experts in a single network. Dubbed INFORM (‘Integrating the nanoscale in formulations‘), the 3-year, EUR 1.7 million project is funded under the EU‘s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3940~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3940~.html?action=longview 2009-08-06 10:42:30 +0100 Technology Review: A startup‘s conductive graphene inks can be used to print RFID antennas http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3939~.html?action=longview http://www.nanoforum.org/nf06~modul~showmore~folder~99999~scc~news~scid~3939~.html?action=longview 2009-08-06 10:31:06 +0100