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RECENTLY ADDED TO THE RESEARCH ARCHIVE:
[C&EN December 24, 2007]
A Material World
Images captured during research turned into award-winning art.
[C&EN December 6, 2007]
Squishy Cancer Cells
Atomic force microscopy pinpoints cancer cells by their softness.
[C&EN December 3, 2007]
'Nano-Flares' Probe Cellular Activities
Northwestern University chemists report fluorescence probes that can be used as transfection agents.
[C&EN November 19, 2007]
Nanoscale Doping Via Chemistry
Surface reactions tailor silicon's properties with high spatial precision.
[C&EN November 12, 2007]
Carbon Nanotubes By The Metric Ton
Anticipating new commercial applications, producers increase capacity.
[C&EN November 6, 2007]
Hot-Wiring Hydrogenase With A Carbon Nanotube
Single-walled nanotube serves as an electrical wire to help harness enzyme's catalytic powers.
[C&EN October 22, 2007]
Tuning In With A Nanotube
Carbon nanotube is employed as an AM radio demodulator.
[C&EN October 22, 2007]
Nanowire Powers pH Meter
Design of coaxial nanostructures yields stable, powerful solar cells.
[C&EN October 22, 2007]
A Golden Close-Up
Crystal structure of a gold-thiolate cluster reveals surprising surface chemistry.
[C&EN October 15, 2007]
Challenges Of Risk-Based Nanotech Research
Understanding the environmental health and safety (EHS) implications of engineered nanotechnology is receiving a lot of attention these days.
[C&EN October 15, 2007]
Silver Nanoparticles Monitored in Vivo
Silver nanoparticles passively diffuse into zebrafish embryos through their external pores.
[C&EN October 1, 2007]
Nanotubes Imaged In Fruit Fly Larvae
Using near-infrared fluorescence imaging, scientists at Rice University have managed to sneak a peek at single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs).
[C&EN September 3, 2007]
Gold Nanoparticles Carry Paclitaxel
One day, nanoparticles studded with a powerful therapeutic drug might be used to deliver that drug to disease sites in the body.
[C&EN August 27, 2007]
Tapping The Sun
Basic chemistry drives development of new low-cost solar cells.
[C&EN August 23, 2007]
Nanotube Synthesis Emits Toxic By-Products
Evaluating small-scale processes could shed light on potential large-scale environmental issues.
[C&EN August 20, 2007]
Improving Dialysis Membranes
Nanoporous alumina membrane mimics human kidneys better than current technology.
[C&EN August 16, 2007]
New Chemistry Journals Emerge
Nature Chemistry, ACS Nano, and ChemSusChem are unveiled.
[C&EN August 6, 2007]
Tailor-Made Nanostructures
New methods offer precise control of polymeric micelles.
RECENTLY ADDED TO THE SOCIETY ARCHIVE:
[C&EN January 7, 2008]
Strategic Plan For U.S. Nanotech Updated
As mandated by law, the strategic plan that guides the National Nanotechnology Initiative has been updated to reflect progress in the field.
[C&EN December 24, 2007]
Assessing Nanotech Exposure
The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health is seeking input on its interim guidance for the medical screening of workers exposed to engineered nanoparticles.
[ES&T November 14, 2007]
The challenge of regulating nanomaterials
As the nanotechnology industry thunders ahead, filling consumer products with nanomaterials, experts worry about the lack of adequate oversight and regulation.
[C&EN November 6, 2007]
ACS Launches Nanotation
Online forum highlights nanoscience and nanotechnology research.
[C&EN October 22, 2007]
Setting Priorities For Nanotech
The state of environmental, health, and safety research of engineered nanoparticles gets a critical exam.
[C&EN October 15, 2007]
Fine Art Gets A Nano Sponge Bath
Tiny particles help tidy up delicate frescoes.
[C&EN September 5, 2007]
Companies Invest In Nanotubes
Start-up Nanotailor targets single-walled tubes, while Bayer expands multiwalled tubes.
[C&EN July 9, 2007]
Pacing Nanotechnology
The nanotechnology movement has engendered an eclectic community of historians, lawyers, communicators, educators, environmentalists, and others in the science, technology, and society.
[C&EN June 25, 2007]
A New Science Channel
Organizations and scientists experiment with YouTube as an outreach tool.
[C&EN June 11, 2007]
Harvard Licenses Nanotech Patents
Nano-Terra gets Whitesides nanofabrication portfolio.
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