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NanoSAR: Linking the structure of engineered nanomaterials with their toxicity

Oksel C., Ma C.Y., Wang X.Z., University of Leeds, UK

As the production and use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are increasing, we are approaching the point at which it is impossible to individually assess the toxicity of a vast number of ENMs. Considering the large [...]

Characterization on nanoparticle drug delivery carriers

Murphy C., Jankevics-Jones H., Malvern Instruments Ltd, UK

Nanoparticle controlled drug delivery technology represents a rapidly advancing arena in medical treatment. These delivery systems offer numerous advances compared to conventional dosage forms which include improved efficacy, reduced toxicity and improved patient compliance and [...]

Enantioselective desymmetrization of meso-cyclopent-2-en-1,4-diacetate to 4-(R)-hydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-(S)-acetate using enzyme immobilized superparamagnetic nanocomposites

Eizadi Sharifabad M., Sen T., University of Central Lancashire, UK

Enzymes are well established as catalysts for various bio-transformations. However, it is difficult to remove the expensive enzymes from the reaction mixtures. Hence, immobilization of enzymes on solid support is a very important step for [...]

Nanomaterial Characterisation Challenges

Kippax P.G., Clarke P.G., Murphy C.C., Kaszuba M., Malvern Instruments Ltd, UK

There has been a large amount of research and investment into the toxicological effects of nanomaterials on the environment and there is – as yet – no definitive findings on the relative weighting and importance [...]

The use of interdigitated microelectrode structures for the detection of exposure to simulated airborne environmental dust

Townsend R.L., Rocks S.A., Dorey R.A., Tearle S., University of Surrey, UK

Particulate matter is ubiquitous in the environment however industrial processes increase the amount released in the air. Here we show the initial development of a novel sensor capable of detecting airborne particulate matter in real [...]

Toughening of epoxy matrix fiber reinforced composites with two different nanorubber systems for Advanced Industrial Applications

Ozdemir N.G., Zhang Tao, Kingston University London, UK

Toughening of commercial resin matrices with nano carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (CNBR-NP) and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR-NP) was investigated. Different processing techniques have been used. The rheological, cure, mechanical and morphological characteristics of both systems [...]

Synthesis of nano carbons using plasma reactor

Paukner C., Juda K., Pennington D., Clayton A., Koziol K., Cambridge Nanosystems Ltd., UK

We are presenting a method of continuous synthesis of nano carbons from a gaseous hydrocarbon feedstock in our plasma reactor system. Controlling the operation parameters of the non-equilibrium inert/hydrocarbon gas plasma from our in-house designed [...]

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