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please find the latest edition of nanotimes attached (7 Mb). We wish you and your families a happy holiday season.
www.ivcon.net/files/download/nanotimes_08_25.pdf
Highlights 08-25:
+ High-precision ultrasonic coating
+ Plastic Electronics 2008 (I)
+ Sensor for Individual Molecules
+ Press Releases by Companies (10…
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The Government of Egypt has recently signed an agreement with IBM to establish a world-class research center in Egypt with the objective to develop expertise in nanoscience and nanotechnology. IBM Group has a history of innovation and technology leadership, and has developed extensive experience and knowledge within the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology, with proprietary know-how related to these fields. The newly created Center exhibits…
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Medical and healthcare applications are possibly the fastest growing branch of nanotechnology. Nearly on a daily basis new groundbreaking results from basic research are reported. Many nanomedical concepts have entered into the phase of clinical studies, and the first nanotechnology-based medical products have been approved by the regulatory authorities.
Experts from all over the world will gather for the 6th NanoMed conference in…
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Dear Colleagues,
We are glad to inform you about the specialized exhibition
METROLOGY-2009
(May 19–20-21, Moscow) – one of the largest events in sphere of metrology,
test and laboratory equipment (including special nanotech sections) in
Russia! More than 150 specialized companies from 12 countries will take part
in Exhibition and Symposium, and about 5’000 visitors are expected. We
invite you and your…
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image source: Cristian Orfescu
FREE Entries - Open to All Artists and Scientists - Nanostructures Seed Images are Provided for Further Artistic Creation
Submission deadline January 15, 2009
NanoArt is a new art discipline at the art-science-technology intersections. It features nanolandscapes (molecular and atomic landscapes which are natural structures of matter at molecular and atomic scales) and…
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Piezo 2009 - Electroceramics for End users IV
1-4 March 2009
Belvedere Hotel, Zakopane, Poland
Piezo 2009 will allow academia and industry to discover the latest developments in piezoelectric materials and devices. It will cover a diverse range of topics including energy harvesting, thin films and lead free materials.
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Am Institut für Anorganische Chemie der Universitaet Karlsruhe ist zum
01. Februar 2009 eine Doktorandenstelle (BAT IIa/2) für die Dauer von drei Jahren zu besetzen.
Durchgefuehrt werden sollen Forschungsarbeiten zu Nanomaterialien mit speziellen physikalischen Eigenschaften (konkret nanoskalige Leuchtstoffe). Die Aufgabenstellung umfasst die spektroskopische Charakterisierung der Lumineszenzeigenschaften sowie die allgemeine Materialcharakterisierung (z.B.…
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'Exploring Nano-Biotechnology' Ready for Release in Early 2009
Nanotechnology has undoubtedly become more and more popular among researchers from all fields of science. Special attention is given to implications of nanotechnology in various sub-domains of life sciences such as medicine, biology and fluidics.
"Exploring Nanobiotechnology", the 4th volume of the Nanopolis multimedia encyclopedic series, sheds light…
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Nanotoxicology: Health & Environmental Impacts
Friday, February 27, 2009
This CPD accredited meeting is being held at BioPark Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom.
This timely symposium is aimed at bringing together eminent scientists at the forefront of the nanotoxicology field to present their current research findings and discuss the potential impact of nanomaterials on human health and the environment.…
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Bangalore declared as the “Nanocity of India” at the 2nd Bangalore Nano Event Bangalore, 13th December 2008: Government of Karnataka, on the occasion of 2nd Bangalore Nano, in the august presence of Shri. M. Hamid Ansari, H.E. Vice President of India, Shri. Rameshwar Thakur, H.E. Governor of Karnataka, Dr. V.S. Acharya, Honourable Home Minister, Government of Karnataka, Prof. C.N.R. Rao, Chairman, Science Advisory Council to the Prime…
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Bangalore, 13th December 2008: Today, during the 2nd Bangalore Nano, Shri. M. Hamid Ansari, H.E. Vice President of India, presented the 2nd Bangalore Nano National Award to Prof. Dipankar Chakravorty, recognizing his awe-inspiring achievements in the field of Nanotechnology. Also present were Shri. Rameshwar Thakur, H.E. Governor of Karnataka, Dr. V.S. Acharya, Honourable Home Minister, Government of Karnataka and Prof. C.N.R. Rao,…
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Indian Farmers are five years away from Nanotechnology revolution
Bangalore, 11th December 2008: During the technical session “Nano Food & Agriculture” at the 2nd Bangalore Nano Prof. Dr. Basavaraj Madhusudhan, Kuvempu University commented that Indian farmers are five years away from Nanotechnology revolution. The session was chaired by Dr. Seetharam Annadana, Avesthagen. Dr. M.S. Thakur, Central Food Technological…
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In-spite of recession, Science & Technology in India has shown steady growth – C N R Rao
Nanotechnology promises exciting future with large scale applications
Bangalore, 11th December 2008: The technical sessions at the 2nd Bangalore Nano began today with the opening address by Professor C N R Rao, Chairman of the Science Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister of India, followed by highlight lectures…
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Bangalore, 10th December 2008: The Department of IT, BT and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka and JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research) and MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications today announced that the stage is set for the 2nd Bangalore Nano 2008 event to be held at the Grand Ashok Hotel, Bangalore. The technical sessions have been scheduled for the 11th and 12th Dec 2008 and the Inaugural and…
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Ph.D. Studentship: Drug delivery using carbon nanotubes
Applications are invited for a four-year Ph.D. studentship in School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of Nanyang Technological University, offering full costs including a 4-year scholarship and tuition fees. The project concerns the computational modelling of carbon nanotubes as drug delivery device. The research produced in this programme will investigate the physical mechanism of drug release, nano-mechanical…
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Please find the latest edition of nanotimes attached (6.5 Mb):
www.ivcon.net/files/download/nanotimes_08_24.pdf
Highlights 08-24:
+ Novel Nanomaterials on the Basis of Natural Material
+ BASF: Highly Efficient OLED
+ Nano-mechanical Torsion Effect by Changing Angular Momentum of Electrons
+ Development of LDH Polymer…
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AccessNano is a unique, cutting-edge nanotechnology educational resource designed to introduce accessible and innovative science and technology into Australian secondary school classrooms. We hope that AccessNano provides you with a fresh new approach to teaching science in your school, as well as stimulating new ideas and opening pathways for Australian careers in nanotechnology for your students.
AccessNano is an Australian…
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2 post-doctoral positions (one of them for candidates with at least one year of post-doctoral experience) are available. Appointments are nominally for one year with the possibility for renewal, subject to mutual satisfaction.
Research will be in the area of molecular recognition using AFM-based single molecule force spectroscopy. The project will involve interaction force measurements in molecular biomimetic films based on…
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