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The High Performance Thermal Building Insulation Materials of Beyond Tomorrow – From Concept to Experimental Investigations

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Sandberg L.I.C., Tilset B.G., Grandcolas M., Gustavsen A., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

A major key strategy to achieve energy-efficient buildings is the development of high performance thermal building insulation materials, also often called superinsulation. A possible and promising way to reach these advanced insulation materials is to [...]

Preparation and characterization of starch nanoparticles by desolvation method

Uzun S., Kokini J.L., University of Illinois, US

Nanoparticles prepared from biocompatible and biodegradable materials have attracted considerable attention in food and pharmaceutical science. Starch is one of abundant biopolymer. In this study, starch nanoparticles were produced by desolvation method and the influence [...]

Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of chitosan-metal nanocomposites

Chaudhury A., Kaur P., Barnela M., Chopra M., Manujab A., Thakur R., Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, IN

Engineered multifunctional nanowires as novel biosensing tools for highly sensitive detection and Biosensors as innovative tools for detection of food borne pathogens and environmental virology have been well documented. Advanced applications require appropriate chemical functionalization [...]

Polymer Based Continuous Offset Printing

Mead J., Barry C., University of Massachusetts-Lowell, US

Polymeric materials have tremendous potential for nano and micro-structured products because of their fabrication ease and wide property range. The fabrication processes for polymers are cost-effective and rapid. This work presents novel manufacturing approaches for [...]

Green Chemistry of Carbon Nanomaterials

Basiuk E.V., Basiuk V.A., Basiuk E.V., Basiuk V.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, MX

The global trend of searching for ecologically friendly, ‘green’ chemical processes manifested itself in the chemistry of carbon nanomaterials, in particular, in the development of techniques for their chemical (both covalent and noncovalent) modification. Our [...]

Prevention through Design Concepts for Sustainable Development of Nanomaterials

Hodson L.L., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Nanotechnology has the potential to provide great benefit to society, but it must be developed responsibly. This responsibility involves addressing any adverse human and environmental impacts of the technology associated with engineered nanomaterials. Workers are [...]

Effect of carbon nanotubes on plant growth and gas exchange using Arabidopsis thaliana

Voleti R., Missouri State University, US

There has been increasing interest in the biological and biomedical applications of carbon nanotube. We addressed the novel question: Are pure CNTs produced for distribution to manufacturers “toxic” to plants through their effects on physiological [...]

The Study of Surface Accumulated Silica Nanoparticles from “Weathered” Polymer Nanocomposites Using ICP-OES

Rabb S.A., Stanley D., Sung L., Nguyen T., Yu L.L., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

The impact of nanoparticles on the environment and, more importantly, the human population has been of great interest for the past few years. Release of these nanoparticles from different materials from wear or climate exposure [...]

Multi-method analysis of multiwall carbon nanotube polymer nanocomposite after photodegradation

Petersen E.J., Lam T., Gorham J., Scott K., Long C., Sharma R., Sung L.P., Liddle J.A., Nguyen T., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Nanomaterials can be used as nanofillers to enhance the properties of polymeric materials. However, the effect of weathering on nanocomposites and the potential for nanomaterial release is not yet well known. This stems partly from [...]

Electrochemical Detection of Alcohol using Enzyme Sensor with Chromatography Paper and its Potential Application as halal Sensor

Musa M.S., Kuretake T., Harada Y., Hori F., Uno S., Ritsumeikan University, JP

The Islamic law forbids Muslims from consuming food that contains porcine derivatives and alcohol, among others. The halal term is not limited to only the food ingredients but also considers the absence of non-halal species [...]