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The National Research Program NRP 64 of Switzerland publishes final report
Five years of research, 23 research groups with a total of 111 researchers, about 150 publications, several prizes and awards. The national research program “Chances... More
11th International Nano- Authorities-Dialogue
The 11th International Nano-Authorities-Dialogue (NAD) took place on the 29th March 2017, at the invitation of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and... More
Nanoparticles remain unpredictable
The way that nanoparticles behave in the environment is extremely complex. There is currently a lack of systematic experimental data to help understand them comprehensively,... More
Transforming greenhouse gas CO2 into carbon nanotubes
The cement industry is one of the largest sources worldwide of carbon emissions, accounting for around five per cent of global emissions. Two thirds of... More
Cell generator: Harvesting energy from cells for micro biomedical applications
Recently, great progress has been made in the development of bio-hybrid devices with enhanced biological, mechanical and electrical designs. Devices with cultured heart cells were... More
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