Nanoscale Corporation

By on February 7th, 2010. This post has No Comments »
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The NanoScale Corporation’s goal mission statement is to “serve customer needs through advanced chemistry.” Founded in 1995 by Dr. Kenneth J. Klabunde as Nantek Inc, the company hoped to commercialize some recent discoveries made at Kansas State University. The name “NanoScale” came about in January of 2001 and they became reincorporated in July 2007. Today [...]

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Tata Motors Nano Car

By on February 1st, 2010. This post has No Comments »
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India’s auto industry is the ninth-largest in the world, as this emerging market makes the switch from motor scooters to cars. Following an economic liberalization in 1991, Tata Motors emerged as the biggest Indian manufacturer, capturing 70% of the commercial market. Their latest innovation was the production of the Nano car, which many analysts say [...]

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iPod Nano 5th Generation ReviewNano iPod Criticisms & Successes

By on January 30th, 2010. This post has No Comments »
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When the Nano iPod first came out, advertisers pointed to its small size, at 1.6″ wide, 3.5″ long and 0.27″ thick, and weighing in at just 1.5 ounces. Unlike the old CD players which had a two-hour battery life, the Nano could last up to 14 hours. The new Nano vastly improved upon the iPod [...]

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Nanotechnology Research

By on January 27th, 2010. This post has No Comments »
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Did you know that nano-materials can be found in tennis racquets, water shorts, foot powder, sunscreen and over 580 other consumer products? Well-known brands like Samsung, Chanel, Black & Decker, L.L. Bean, Lancome and L’Oreal are just a few of the companies doing nanotechnology research. “The use of nanotechnology and nano-materials in consumer products and [...]

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Safety of Nanoparticles

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Nanoparticles are the source of much excitement, but also much controversy. Nanotechnology companies are looking at using these microscopic atoms and molecules in everything from clean energy development and food enhancement to surface coatings and cancer treatment. Yet some people worry that nanomedicine isn’t being examined as carefully as it should be, and many nano [...]

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Nanotubes Science

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A nanotube is made of a lattice of single carbon atoms and holds great promise for nanomedicine technology. These easily manipulated particles make excellent sensors that can travel directly to a tumor. Additionally, researchers say they can be used to replace platinum in fuel cells and in energy-saving transistors. Researchers at the University of Arkansas [...]

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