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Effect of Size on Properties of Nano-Structured Polymers –Transition from Macroscaling to Nanoscaling

Lem K.W., Haw J.R., Lee D.S., Brumlik C., Sund S., Curran S., Smith P., Brauer S., Schmidt D., Konkuk University, KR

The growth in investment on the effect of size in nanoscience and nanotechnology has been astounding. Among the $12.4B spent in 2006 worldwide Nanotechnology research funding (Lux Research, 2007), at least 50%, that is >$6B, [...]

Nano Silver – Why It is so Hot Now?

Lem K.W., Haw J.R., Lee D.S., Brumlik C., Sund S., Curran S., Smith P., Brauer S., Schmidt D., Konkuk University, KR

It has been known for centuries that silver has an antiseptic effect. In ancient times, many Greeks used silver vessels for drinking water storage. Koreans have also chosen silver to make their metal chopsticks. Recently, [...]