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Naturally Occurring Nanotubes Patented for Use in Energy Technologies

NaturalNano announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the Company two patents for the use of naturally occurring nanotubes (HNTTM) in clean energy areas: one in hydrogen storage and another for the use of mineral based nanotechnology in ultracapacitors

16 Nov 2008

Household Appliances Contributing to Nanoparticles in the Home in Greater Numbers Than Previously Detected

Extremely small nanoscale particles are released by common kitchen appliances in abundant amounts, greatly outnumbering the previously detected, larger-size nanoparticles emitted by these appliances, according to new findings

13 Nov 2008

WynGreen to Grow With Solar Nanotechnology

Wyncrest Group announces plans to target acquisitions in solar nanotechnology. WynGreen, a strategic Green Technology Division, is positioning the company to grow with the promise of solar nanotechnology

10 Nov 2008

Small Scale Electricity Generator Produces Power by Harvesting Energy From the Environment

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded

10 Nov 2008

Nanotechnology Based Ceramic Conditioner Improves Fuel Economy in Cars and Light Trucks

CerMet Lab Company has introduced CerMet-Auto, a ceramic coating nanotechnology formulated to reduce friction which in turn improves fuel economy in gas-powered engines

9 Nov 2008

Hybrid Materials are Under Development as the Future of Solar Cells

Composite materials based on semiconductor nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes are being developed as functional materials for efficient light emitting diodes and photovoltaic devices

4 Nov 2008

Scrap Iron Being Used to Clean Up Industrial Wastewater Pollution

Researchers use zero valent iron to detoxify pollutants in industrial wastewater

3 Nov 2008

Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology Opened at Event Focussed on Nanoparticles in the Environment

At an inaugural event in Dubendorf (Zurich) today focusing on nanoparticles in the environment, the Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology was officially opened

2 Nov 2008

Nanotechnology Based Energy Saving Nansulate Coating Named One of the Top 100 Products for Remodelers

Industrial Nanotech, an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that the Company's patented Nansulate energy saving coatings have been chosen as one of the Remodelers' Choice 100 products of 2008 by Qualified Remodeler Magazine

2 Nov 2008