Possibilities of Nanotechnology in Cancer
Video frames otained from the ‘Video Journey Into Nanotechnology’
This time we show you a video, entitled ‘Video Journey Into Nanotechnology’, from the National Cancer Institute that shows the potential of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, moreover it approach us to the operational dimensions of the nanoscale.
Controlling Rays of Light in the Nanoscale
Image obtained from http://www.ibercivis.es
A group of CIC nanoGUNE’s scientists have developed a method for controlling light rays in the nanometer range.
In essence, the work has led to a new method capable of operating with light at the nanoscale, which can lead to a multitude of possibilities in applications with highly sensitive biosensor.
The project has involved several universities and institutions, including the Donostia International Physics Center, Centro de Física de Materirales del CSIC and The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry.
Nanophotonics for High Performance Sectors
Image obtained from ESA web site
The company from Valencia DAS Photonics participates in the conduct of the world’s largest telescope, called ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimiter Array). The technology developed by DAS will distribute between the antennas a reference signal very stable at high frequencies in the millimetre band calls.
Moreover, this spin-off from the Centro de Tecnología Nanofotónica de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia will also incorporate a system of connections optoelectronic in Alphasat telecommunications satellite that the European Space Agency (ESA) launched in 2012. The objective is to verify that the system maintains performance and reliability demonstrated in ground tests.
Nanoelectric Activity of the Cell Membrane
Image obtained from medgadget.com
Researchers from the line Bioelectric Characterization of the nanoscale from IBEC (Institut de biornginyeria de Catalunya) and the Polytechnic of Milan have developed a technique to know precisely and in detail how the cell membrane responds to the alternating electric field at the nanoscale, i.e., their dielectric properties.
The study, published in the journal Nano Letters, allows new possibilities in the study of nanobioelectric phenomena in biological membranes.
Nanomaterials to Improve the Tools Subject to Wear
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A group of researchers at the Instituto de Ciencia de los Materiales, Universidad de Valencia, in collaboration with the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia and Universidad Jaume I have patented a method for preparing nanostructured metal carbides.
By this new method they can produce at industrial scale very hard and resistant nanomaterials used in machinery and tools subject to high wear such as saws, drills and drilling heads.
Ceramic Nano-powders
Image obtained from Nanum web site
A spin-off of the Material Laboratory of Federal University of Minas Gerais, called Nanum, researches, develops and manufactures ceramic nano-powders.
The products offered by this Brazilian company are aluminum oxide in alpha crystalline phase, powder of nanoparticle aluminum oxide, nanoparticle aluminum hydroxide and industrially synthesized by the wet, dry monodispersed nanoparticles of zinc oxide and polishing paste.
Micro-fluidics for Electronic Components
Image obtained from http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk
The company microLIQUID, which origin was as a spin-off from the center of technological research Ikerlan-IK4, has specialized in the manufacturing of micro fluidic structures in both prototypes and in series production.
The firm offers standard micro fluidic chips and encapsulated. Its offering range extends from the most simple to complex micro fluidic chips Lab on a chip.
3D Animations in the Service of Nanotechnology
Video frame obtained from 3dmx web site
Under the signature 3dmx, a team of Mexicans offers of 3D animations in scientific and technological areas. This group specializes in entertainment technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology and medicine.
On its website you can find a 3D animation showing how a nanofiber that is used in the manufacture of textiles and protects against viruses and bacteria.
Neoker selected by the committee WBT’09
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The World’s Best Technologies 2009 committee has announced its selection of companies with most innovative technologies. The spin-off of the Instituto de Cerámica de la Universidad de Santiago, Neoker, S.L., is on the companies selected by developing a process for the manufacture of single crystals of alumina fibbers.
The selected companies will have the opportunity to be publicized and explain their products or services to investors and representatives of multinational companies.
Nanopackages to preserve food
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The Instituto Tecnológico del Sector Agroalimentario (AINIA) develops a project to apply nanotechnology to the production of cheaper packaging and lengthen the life of the food they contain.
Researchers have shown that incorporation of the plastic nanoclays increases the barrier effect and lengthen the useful lifetime of the content.
Currently the project is in pilot phase and has been the quadrupling of the initial barrier packaging material under study.
INL – News
New INL researcher Marta Prado
Marta Prado is INL´s latest researcher and has just settled in in Braga. She has an advanced degree in Food Science and Technology and studies in Biology Science from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). Marta has a PhD from the same university in the program of Nutrition, Bromatology and Food technology.
Between the years 1999 and 2006, our new Spanish colleague has been working as a researcher in the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences (Lugo, Spain) from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). Between 2006 and 2010, she has been working as Scientific Officer in the Institute of Reference Materials and Measurements from the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (EC-JRC-IRMM) in Geel, Belgium.
Most of her research experience is related with genomic analysis tools and its application to food analysis, since she had worked on the development and optimization of PCR-based methods for the control of food and animal feeds. In the INL, she will work on the application of magnetic nanobiosensors for the detection of ruminant origin meals in feed.
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