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NANO4SHOES – NANOTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS – NANO PRODUKTER – SVERIGE 2012 – Video

31-01-2012 12:58 http://www.nano4life.se.com, NANO4-SHOES Invisible sealing, waterproofing and easy to clean for shoes surfaces. The Nano4-shoes Nanotechnology is a product based on the water. It is eco-friendly environment. Thanks to the properties of SiO2 covered with a thin, invisible layer coating ONLY fiber fabric leaving any free resources to breathe, thus ensuring that no dirt can no longer be left in the fabric. Humidity, water, coffee, ketchup, red wine, oil, syrup, stains from fruit, sauces, drinks etc. are removed from the fabric through the Nano4-shoes. The stain is removed only with a dry or slightly damp cloth and the cloth back to its original state as if nothing had happened. Everyday stains a thing of the past, if you use Nano4-shoes to protect your fabric. Whether you want to stay dry or protect from stains that may occur during your daily activities, you can always count on Nano4-shoes. The coating of fabrics with Nano4-shoes has no effect on the skin. In which surfaces you can use the Nano4-Shoes: Suede items. Shoes, bags, jackets, shorts, dresses, carpets, rugs etc. Advantages for surface protected with Nano4-Shoes: Protects and waterproofs the shoes from any stain or dirt. Very easy to clean using only a little water. No catch bacteria protecting health of the users. Prevents discoloration from the UV Radiation. Do not influence the appearance of shoes etc. since it is completely invisible. No kind of stain can worry you. Growing the life of shoes etc. Save money by ...

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GM a “cautionary tale” for nanotechnology

Hearts and minds need to be won in the battle to commercialise nanotechnology, if it is to avoid going the same way as GM food, according to a new study.

Public acceptance of such new technology being introduced to the food and agriculture sector is a major challenge for stakeholders, according to the study published in called Implications of nanotechnology growth in food and agriculture in OECD countries.

The report, by Guillaume Grure of the International Food Policy Research Institute, USA,comes as a FoodNavigator.com poll found that 73% of readers believe the European Commission should heed calls to ban GM crops .

Published in the April issue of Food Policy, the study identifies three main policy challenges; funding and investment, risk governance, and public acceptance.

Public acceptance is seen as critical and researchers have emphasized the importance of delivering the right message from a trusted authority.

However, the author states: The GM food rejection in OECD countries provides an illustration of what needs to be avoided. At the same time, despite all warning, there are signs that nano food products may face the exact same consumer rejection as GM food.

Similarly he suggests that industry needs to proactively communicate transparently on the use of nanotechnology in food.

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Nanotechnology-enabled products were defined as those derived or issued from materials at scales measuring less than 100 nm in at least one dimension.

They are being developed and commercialized for improved processing and nutrition, among others, but its rapid emergence has raised concerns.

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China Surges ahead of India in Nanotechnology: Does it Matter?

I am not certain why there is this hullabaloo about the so-called nanotech race. To me it just seems as though scientists around the world are working on their research, they publish it in journals, other scientists read it and then build on that research and so it goes. I dont see how that translates into a competition between countries, but it seems to be a matter for which some are enormously preoccupied.

The latest news is that China is soaring ahead of India in nanotechnology research. China and India are nearly always discussed in this great nanotechnology race. This is to be expected. These two countries represent two of the fastest growing economies in the world, and much of that growth has been leveraged upon technology.

However, its not always clear that these countries efforts in the field of nanotechnology should give Europe, North America or any other advanced OECD countries in nanotechnology any reason for alarm. One day it seems one of these countries (China, in this instance) has a lead and then the next it doesnt.

In this latest study published in Scientometrics, once you get past the quantification of the race (i.e. how many articles are published, how many times they are cited, etc.), you discover the interesting bit. It seems China is focusing its efforts in nanotechnology research on nanomaterials and their applications whereas India is focusing their work on addressing their developmental problems, such as clean drinking water.

To be honest though, Im not clear on how this makes China more sophisticated than India in its nanotechnology development. Further there seems to be a distinction here without much difference: Indias aim of developing nanotechnology solutions for clean drinking water will clearly require nanomaterials and their applications. I think what the study is trying to say is that China is approaching nanomaterials development in a more systematic way.

Nonetheless when all is said and done, what matters is the impact nanotechnology can have on a country or life in that country. Cientifica has its measuring stick for this impact. But ultimately perhaps the impact that comes to China and India from nanotechnology may not originate from research in those countries, but from somewhere else entirely, which still leaves me wondering why all of this measuring of which country publishes what matters.

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Bruker High-Field NMR and Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation at the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico City Will …

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

A high-performance package of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS) systems from Bruker will further strengthen the role of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) as a center of excellence for Nanoscience and Micro-Nanotechnology research in Mexico. Four Bruker high-end research instruments comprise this package, namely AVANCE III 750 and AVANCE III 400 NMR spectrometers , as well as MicrOTOF-QII ESI-QTOF and Autoflex Speed MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometers. All instruments will be located in the Institutes new Center for Nanoscience and Micro- and Nanotechnology (CNMN). With the AVANCE III 750, the Institute will host the highest field NMR spectrometer in Mexico.

The NMR and MS spectrometers will promote the Centers mission in supporting scientific research and knowledge with core competencies in nanosciences and nanotechnology, for eventual transfer of high-impact technical developments to the private and public sectors in Mexico and abroad.

The AVANCE III 750 includes a 750 MHz (17.6 Tesla) magnet based on Brukers latest Ascend magnet technology. Ascend magnets feature advanced superconductors and proprietary magnet technology resulting in smaller physical size and lower weight for easier installation in customer laboratories. The AVANCE III 750 includes Bruker CryoProbe technology, enabling IPN researchers to benefit from the increased sensitivity of this cryogenically cooled probe, ideal for detecting small amounts of sample. Combining the CryoProbe with the AVANCE IIIs unprecedented level of digital control, speed, flexibility and exceptionally pure NMR frequency generation provides IPN an NMR platform perfectly suited to many of IPNs research strengths, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, medicine and materials.

The micrOTOF-Q II ESI-Qq-TOF mass spectrometer features the latest technology to provide confidence for small molecule identification, metabolomics and proteomics. Easy molecular sum formula determination of small molecules, metabolic studies, analysis of complex mixtures, protein digests and intact proteins are key applications.

The Autoflex Speed MALDI TOF/TOF incorporates Bruker's proprietary smartbeam-II laser technology for uncompromised laser performance to combine the advantages of both the proven analytical performance of nitrogen lasers and all-solid-state laser reliability. The Autoflex Speed is optimized to be a robust system for applications such as detailed protein/peptide characterization, synthetic polymer analysis, high resolution MALDI imaging and glycan analysis.

Dr. Gerardo Cabaas Moreno, Director of the CNMN of IPN, stated: We are very pleased with our decision to select Brukers NMR and mass spectrometry instrumentation to equip our new Center. These advanced, new platforms will have an immediate and significant impact in a broad range of experiments, focused on nanotechnology, biotechnology, life sciences and several engineering fields. This shows again the clear commitment from IPNs General Director, Dr. Yoloxchitl Bustamante Dez, to improve the standing of our Institution at the national and international level.

Dr. Werner Maas, President of Bruker BioSpin, added: Bruker is honored to support the growing science community in Mexico. The establishment of the CNMN exemplifies the commitment of the Instituto Politcnico Nacional to increasing the quality of research and establishing an international presence with the addition of these state-of-the-art NMR and MS instruments.

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Expert stresses key role of nanotechnology

A technical seminar on nanotechnology and its industrial applications was held by the Qatar chapter of the Institution of Engineers (India) at the Doha Grand Hotel. Narendra Kumar Agnihotra, who has specialised in nano-science and interfacial engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, was the chief guest. In his presentation, Agnihotra deliberated on the evolution of nanotechnology and various milestones achieved by the scientific research community in this field in the 20th and 21st centuries. He spoke on various opportunities for new phenomena, new materials and new science offered by nanotechnology. The speaker stressed nanotechnology could lead to a new industrial revolution, through its wide application in engineering, materials as well as biology. Animesh Sarkar, chairman, Qatar chapter, welcomed the gathering and later gave away a plaque of appreciation to the guest speaker. Debashis Roy gave away the IEI memento of appreciation to the speaker. Abdul Sathar compeered and conducted the proceedings while Dipak Dahake proposed a vote of thanks.

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China 'soaring ahead' in nanotechnology research

China has become a nanotechnology powerhouse

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[NEW DELHI] China has emerged as a major nanotechnology player, but India is still working to catch up and both countries have some ground to cover before they can hope to dominate the world of journals and citations, according to a paper in the February issue of Scientometrics.

The study, led by Sujit Bhattacharya at the National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies in New Delhi (NISTADS), measured progress made by China and India in nanotechnology research using four indicators publications, patents, standards, and the processes and products that have emerged as a result of research.

China's share of published nanotechnology papers soared from less than 10 per cent of the global total in 2000, to nearly a quarter by 2009 overtaking the United States. By contrast, India was occupying seventh place.

However, neither was well-represented in the top three nanotechnology research journals, and although Chinese representation in high-quality journals was rising, its researchers were well behind the European Union and the United States in attracting citations.

In terms of patent applications received, China was second to only the US, and accounted for a fifth of international patenting activity. By contrast, India represented just four per cent of such activity.

In April 2005, China issued national standards for nanotechnology and set up material specification standards. It also created committees to oversee technical standards and health, safety and environment institutions, the paper found.

Research in China has been more "sophisticated" than India, the study said, focusing on nano-materials and their applications. Indian research, the paper says, "shows a healthy trend towards addressing developmental problems" such as nanotechnology-based water solutions, drug delivery and the environment although the authors noted that this is a preliminary assessment.

Bhattacharya told SciDev.Net that although India appears to be lagging, it overtook many advanced countries to achieve its 7th place global ranking.

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