nanogold – TechConnect Briefs

New Generation Nanogold and Nanosilver Polymer Composites and Their Applications

Johnston J.H., Parry M., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

A new generation of nanogold and nanosilver polymer composites with polyurethane and nylon, and nanofunctionalised polyurethane paints, have been developed. This novel nanoscience provides the opportunity to impart new functionality to these polymer substrates for [...]

Nanogold and Nanosilver Wool: New Products for High Value Fashion Apparel and Functional Textiles

Johnston J., Burridge K., Kelly F., Small A., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

ORAL We have developed a new proprietary nanotechnology and product suite of high value textiles involving the use of nanogold and nanosilver as colourants and functional components in wool. This innovatively links the high value [...]

Nanogold and Nanosilver Plastics

Pobedinsky M., Johnston J., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

We present the innovative development of new plastic materials functionalised by nanogold and nanosilver entities which exhibit anti-microbial and catalytic effects for applications such as air and water filters, membranes, protective textiles, wound dressings and [...]