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Development of Active Systems for Military Utilization

Zunino III J.L., Lim H.C., US Army ARDEC, US

The US Army is transforming into a lighter yet more lethal “objective force”, all while fighting wars in the Middle East. Therefore, advanced technologies and materials are being developed and integrated into current and future [...]

Passive Light Power Control Enbaled by Nanotechnology

Donval A., Nemet B., Shvartzer R., Oron M., KiloLambda Technologies Ltd., IL

The need to regulate and control light power is relevant not only for sophisticated communication systems but also to everyday optical equipment such as cameras or car rear-view mirror and require an active electronic feedback [...]

Regulation of Nanotechnology in the Environment

Lehrenbaum W.U., Zarghamee R., Leopold Jr. C., Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, US

In this paper we examine the current state and likely future path of nanotechnology regulation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA” or “the Agency”). We also explore a number of initiatives that have arisen [...]

Effects-Based Risk Assessment of Emerging and Existing Nanomaterials

Chan-Remillard S., Kapustka L., Goudey S., Golder Associates Ltd. & HydroQual Laboratories Ltd., CA

Nanotechnology has been compared to the industrial revolution in its scope of applications and ability to dramatically transform new and existing technologies. Nanotechnology is a quickly emerging field where the toxicological effects on human and [...]

Nanotechnology in Pharmaceutical Education In USA

Pathak Y.V., Koomer A., Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, US

Nanotechnology is on its way to make a big impact in Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical diagnostics sciences. A dynamic collaboration is observed within the Researchers, Government, Pharmaceutical - Biomedical companies and educational institutions all over [...]

Designing the new engineer and scientist

Wauters J., De Wachter J., Flanders Investment and Trade - Consulate General of Belgium, US

Bio-nano science and technology is reaching a high level of technical expertise and knowledge. It opens up completely new ways of design, production and manufacturing. It has the capacity to impact the whole industry, the [...]

MEMS and NEMS research for education

Husak M., Jakovenko J., Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ

The paper describes methods of active involvement of students in research work and application of research work results in educational process. Individual tasks are parts of solutions of large research projects. Individual work contributes to [...]

NanoEnergy- Technological and economical impact of nanotechnology on the energy sector

Luther W., VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH, DE

In respect of narrowing fossil energy resources and potential side effects of climate warming carbon dioxide emissions it becomes obvious that for a sustained longterm economical prosperity a fundamental renewal of the energy sector will [...]

Highlights of the R&D activities in the nanotechnology area performed by the Italian Interuniversity Consortium on Materials Science and Technology (INSTM)

Gatteschi D., Valente T., INSTM - University of Florence, IT

Highlights of the R&D activities in the nanotechnology area performed by the Italian Interuniversity Consortium on Materials Science and Technology (INSTM)

Welcome to Nanotech Germany, Research in Germany – Land of Ideas

Sicking F., Nanotech Germany, DE

Key technologies are “tickets” to the future. Nanotechnology is one of the most important key technologies. Nearly all branches of industry profit from the progress being made in nanotechnology research. And still, nanotechnology has a [...]