Nanotechnology
Turn Heat into Energy
Thermoelectric generators can create electricity from heat, thereby regaining energy. Nevertheless, they consist of rare and/or toxic materials. The scientists from the Center for Nanointergration... More
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles influence small intestine cells
Ingestion of titanium dioxide nanoparticles from products such as agricultural chemicals, processed food, and nutritional supplements is nearly unavoidable. The gastrointestinal tract serves as a... More
New nanotech coating makes fingerprints disappear
Say goodbye to those pesky fingerprints that blur your iPhone screen and sully your kitchen appliances: NBD Nanotechnologies has introduced a patented coating solution, InvisiPrint,... More
Generating electricity from water vapor
Water evaporation is a fundamental force of nature that biological systems use to convert energy generated from the evaporation of water. Now researchers have shown... More
Evaluation of nanorisk assessments tools
A recent study has evaluated frameworks and tools used in Europe to assess the potential health and environmental risks of manufactured nanomaterials. The study identifies... More
Nanoparticles as an opportunity for agriculture?
South Australian researchers are working on a number of novel uses for engineered nanoparticles including efficient fertilisers, agricultural ‘amendments’ and a unique way to clean-up... More
Exciting background information on nanomaterials in cosmetics and foodstuffs
Two exciting nano-trust dossiers have been published on "Surface-modified nanoparticles" (Part I - "Types of modification, production, use", Part II - "Use in cosmetics and... More
Preventing bacterial biofilm formation on catheters with nanoparticles
In new work, researchers have demonstrated that nitric-oxide releasing nanoparticles interfere with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) adhesion and prevent biofilm formation on a rat central... More