nanotechnology – TechConnect Briefs

New unique PAT method and instrument for real-time inline size characterization of concentrated, flowing nanosuspensions

Besseling R., Arribas-Bueno R., Damen M., Wijgergangs J., Hermes M., Gerich A., InProcess-LSP, NL

With the rise of nanotherapeutics -and nano based products in general-, there has been an increasing need for better understanding and control of nano-particle (NP) synthesis and formulation processes. Size characteristics are often primary, if [...]

Cirrus Paint-free Colour™: Robust Coloured Coatings on Aluminium Alloys

Mardon I.J., Hou F., Goode C., Cirrus Materials Science Ltd., NZ

Cirrus HybridTM technology offers a means to deposit thin, corrosion resistant coatings on light metal alloys. Cirrus recently developed a novel evolution of this coating technology, Cirrus Paint-free ColourTM, to directly deposit a range of [...]

Electroless Technology for Production of Cobalt Magnetic and Photocatalytic Nanopowders and Nanowires

Gavasheli T., Mamniashvili G., Nadareishvili M., Zedginidze T., Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, GE

In this work cobalt nanopowders and nanowires,as well TiO2 micro- and nanopowders coated by Co nanoclusters have been prepared by the original electroless deposition method. The magnetism of Co nanoclusters in nanopowders and nanowires and [...]

Overcoming Challenges in Manufacturing Scale-Up of Plasmonic Gold Nanorods: Bringing Photothermal Therapy to the Clinic.

Pagliaro L., Siva Therapeutics Inc, US

Siva Therapeutics is developing a simple, safe, and effective adjunct cancer treatment termed Targeted Hyperthermia™, which generates therapeutic heat emanating from within solid tumors using systemically injected precision gold nanorods and an infrared light engine [...]

Cataphotolysis of Propanil in water using nanotechnology

Yu Z., Wu V., Li Z., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US

Irrigation of farmland consumed approximately 80% of total water usage in California. The costs associated with groundwater monitoring and cleansing have cost the state more than $33 millions of dollars. This research project has significant [...]

An innovative partnership for the development of nanotechnology in a developing country

Posada E., Mojica D., Hatch Indisa, CO

Colombia is a developing Latin American country which is making various efforts to enhance its human talent and generate value and prosperity based in science and advanced technology. Medellín, a pioneer city in this sense, [...]

Nano-magnetically targeted drug delivery system for treating Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Harel A., NanoMed Targeting Systems Inc., US

NanoMed Targeting Systems (NTS) is developing magnetically targeted drug delivery systems for treating atrial fibrillation. This platform system is based on proprietary superparamagnetic nanoparticles attached to the payload, and its non-invasive proprietary magnetic guiding system. [...]

ActiVlayr Nanofiber Technology

Hosie I., Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ

Revolution Fibres Ltd is New Zealand’s premier advanced materials company and a global leader in nanofibre production. Its mission is to enable companies to produce superior products using Revolution Fibres technology for creating functional electrospun [...]

Developing Novel All-Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries

Poyner M., Teeters D., Salsman L., Frontier Electronic Systems Corporation, US

Advances in technology continue to demand more capable power sources. Li ion batteries have emerged as a leading source of energy and is widely used in various applications. However, improvements in battery characteristics such as [...]

Removal of Water Contaminants Using Nanotechnology

Yu Z., Li Z., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, US

Propanil, Diuron, Simazine, and Metolachlor are widely used as herbicides and pesticides in California agriculture and across the U.S., and are considered to pose a significant threat to water contamination by transporting chemicals into surface [...]