Title: Nanodiamonds activate blood platelets and induce thromboembolism

Authors: Sharda Kumari​‌, Manoj K Singh​‌, Sunil K Singh​‌, José JA Grácio​‌ & Debabrata Dash​

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Aim: Nanodiamonds (NDs) have been evaluated for a wide range of biomedical applications. Thus, thorough investigation of the biocompatibility of NDs has become a…

Hydrothermal Growth of ZnO Hexagonal Nanocrystals: Effect of Growth Conditions

Authors: Sujira Promnimit, S. Baruah, U. Lamdu, J. Dutta

Abstract: Hexagonal ZnO nanocrystals were synthesized through a hydrothermal route under mild conditions (growth temperature of 90°C at atmospheric pressure). Pre-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were used to serve as nucleation sites for the growth…

Preparation of Surface Modified Fe₃O₄ Nanostructures via Inverse Micelle Method and Study of their Magnetic Properties for Biological Applications

Authors: M.S. Sadjadi, A. Sharafi, Nazanin Farhadyar

Abstract: In this work, we report on the synthesis of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles at room temperature using microemulsion template phase…

Age Hardening Behavior of Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Aluminum Nanocomposites

Authors: Nouari Saheb, Abdullah Khalil, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Tahar Laoui, N. Al-Aqeeli, A.M. Al-Qutub

Abstract: In the present work, age…

Title: Cellular communication via nanoparticle-transporting biovesicles

Authors: Silvia Ferrati​‌, Kellie I McConnell​‌, Aaron C Mack​‌, Natalie Sirisaengtaksin​‌, Rodrigo Diaz​‌, Andrew J Bean​‌ , Mauro Ferrari​‌ & Rita E…

Title: Quantification of gold nanoparticle cell uptake under controlled biological conditions and adequate resolution

Authors: Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser, Dagmar A Kuhn, Zulqurnain Ali, Michael Gasser, Faheem Amin, Wolfang J Parak, Dimitri Vanhecke, Alke Fink, Peter Gehr & Christina Brandenberger

Abstract:

Aim: We examined cellular uptake…

Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Department: GW Waveslab

Employer: George Washington University

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Posted: Jun 18



GW WavesLab is looking for a Doctoral Student (Ph.D. Candidate) with an interest and experience in applied nano-optics, starting Fall 2013. Eligibility: A suitable background includes a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, optical...



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DUBLIN, 18 June 2013 – The EuroNanoForum 2013 starts today at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. The 6th biannual conference is the place for the global nanotechnology community to hear about the latest research findings, to convey visions for the market impact of nanotechnology, and to demonstrate commercial products at the Nanotech Europe exhibition. The event brings together the field’s top scientists, leading international companies and high-level decision-makers in order to…

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After the success of the 1^st International Symposium in Applied Bioimaging, hosted by INEB and co-organized with IPATIMUP and IBMC, we are very pleased to announce this year’s event, that will take place in Porto on October 3-4, under the topic – From molecule to…

Title: Capture and detection of cancer cells in whole blood with magnetic–optical nanoovals

Authors: Saheel Bhana​‌, Elise Chaffin​‌, Yongmei Wang​‌, Sanjay R Mishra​‌ & Xiaohua Huang

Abstract:

Aim: To develop a simple assay for the capture and detection of rare cancer cells in whole blood using iron oxide–gold (IO–Au)…

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates for PhD studentships in the Experimental Biophysics and Nanotechnology group. Description Particular area of research include nanophotonics, plasmonics, coherent scattering, scattering in random media, single molecule spectroscopies, quantum optics, ultrafast optical spectroscopies, non-linear optics, random lasing, photonic networks, light transport in complex media, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy, scanning probe spectroscopies,…

The "MOlecular NAnoscience for LIfe Science Applications" (MONALISA) group at the University of Udine, Italy, invites applications for Ph.D. and junior Postdoc positions in computational physics applied to nanomedicine.



The project will primarily involve the use and development of Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo based methods to introduce and develop novel strategies for…

1–5 July 2013: University of Oxford



We are pleased to announce that the theme of the fifth annual Nanotechnology Summer School in 2013 is nanotechnologies for medicine and…

Thermal Behavior of Clay/Epoxy Nanocomposites

Authors: Artur S.C. Leal, Carlos José de Araújo, Suédina Maria L. Silva, Antônio Gilson Barbosa de Lima

Abstract: In this work, the effect of curing agent, curing conditions and the incorporation of small amounts of organoclay on the thermal properties of DGEBA (diglycidyl…

Synthesis, Characterization and In Vitro Drug Release of Melphalan Magnetic Microspheres

Authors: Jin Qiao Xu, Hai Xing Xu, Zubad Newaz, Ran Li, Yu Zhang, Hiu Liu, Zhi Jun Huang, Hua Zheng, Xiao Ping Liu, Yi Hua Yin, Yi Ceng Lou, Bo Lu, Pei Hu Xu

Abstract: A new method of reversible association of melphalan (MEL) to magnetic Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles preparing MEL…

Company: University of Brighton, School of Pharmacy

Location: Brighton, England

Date Posted: June 05, 2013

Early-Stage Researcher ( Description Prestigious early-stage researcher ( Benefits Salary according to the values defined by the general EU Marie Curie terms for an Early-Stage Researcher ( Additional Job Details We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic…

Company: University of Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, England

Date Posted: June 05, 2013

Applications are invited for a graduate to join the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy and the Department of Physics at the University of Liverpool, UK for a funded 42 month period of research leading to the award of PhD. Solar fuels such as hydrogen, methane ort methanol can be…

Company: Queen Mary University of London

Location: London, England

Date Posted: June 04, 2013

Applications are invited for one PhD Studentship, to undertake research in the area of Nanomicrowave — Microwave Nanotechnology for Semiconductor and Life Sciences under European Union FP7 Marie Curie Actions — Initial Training Networks (ITN) from…

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