Sugar-based capsules deliver anticancer drugs
Capsules made from “polyrotaxanes” could make for a new type of non-toxic and efficient drug-delivery vehicle, according to researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
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Smart Glass technology wins “Rocket Pitch” award
A group of researchers from the Organic Nanomaterials Laboratory at NANOTEC won the recent “Rocket Pitch” category at the annual NSTDA Idea To Product (I2P) 2012 Competition.
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June 23, 2012
Graphene solar cells break new efficiency record
Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville have succeeded in fabricating the most efficient graphene-based solar cells ever by adding an organic dopant to the graphene layer in the devices.
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June 19, 2012
‘Hot electron’ bolometer detects in the infrared
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland in the US have unveiled a new, highly sensitive, bolometer made from graphene that can detect infrared light.
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June 19, 2012
Novel recombination layers improve multijunction photovoltaics
Researchers at the University of Toronto have put forward a new set of general design rules for making multijunction solar cells. The rules could help make more efficient photovoltaic devices and can be applied to a variety of solution-processed solar cells, including colloidal quantum dot and organic photovoltaics. http://nanotechweb.org/cws/article/tech/49951
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June 19, 2012
ARDA Road Show arrives at NANOTEC
Dr. Peeradet Tongumpai, Director of Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA) and his team paid a visit to NANOTEC on June 13.
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June 13, 2012
Slow release technology helps aromatic fragrance industry
Responding to local producers and exporters of aromatic potpourri requests, researchers at NANOTEC NanoMolecular Sensor Laboratory have found a way to develop coating and encapsulate technique for fragrance molecules that will result in extending the potpourri scent without leaving any stain
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June 6, 2012
Using chitosan core-shell nanoparticle for breast cancer treatment
Researchers at National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) have successfully developed a target drug delivery system using folate-conjugated pluronic F127/chitosan core-shell nanoparticles to deliver doxorubicin (DOX) to target cancer cells focusing on breast cancer.
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May 31, 2012
Science Frontier: “What the heck is nanotechnology?”
“Science Frontier will allow participants to explore new trends in science and meeting the scientists and researchers who are working in science” said Dr. Omjai Saimek, Vice President (S&T for Society) at NSTDA
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May 31, 2012
NANO Talk: Nanotechnology: What’s New and Sexy?
Prof. Hornyak invites you to attend: NANO Talk: Nanotechnology: What’s New and Sexy? June 29 (10:00 – 11:00) Room 406, NANOTEC, Thailand Science Park Presentation in English. Door prizes and lots of FUN! Registration: panita@nanotec.or.th or call Ning at 02p564-7100 ext 6604
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May 29, 2012
A cracking approach to nanotechnology
For most manufacturers, cracks are usually something to be avoided – and the semiconductor industry is no exception.
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May 25, 2012
Noise helps graphene detect gases
An unusual parameter – low-frequency electronic noise – could be exploited to make selective and highly sensitive gas sensors based on pristine graphene.
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May 25, 2012
NANO Talk: Application of synchrotron in nanotechnology”
NANOTEC researchers attended a NANO Talk session on “The application of synchrotron in nanotechnology” to better understand its application and explore ways to use synchrotron in their research activities.
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May 24, 2012
Nanotechnology and AFM: Going hand in hand
NANOTEC and LMS Instrument acknowledging the importance of AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy) to nanotechnology development recently organized a workshop on “Advanced Materials characterization by AFM Technique” to provide up date information on the advancement of AFM technology.
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May 21, 2012
Public seminar on Nano Sensors at INTERMACH 2012
NANOTEC and the organizer of INTERMACH 2012 held a special public forum on Nano Sensor to promote awareness to the importance of sensor development for industrial applications.
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May 18, 2012
Treating gaseous BTEX using novel photocatalytic approach
The growing concerns on environmental damage and health impact from volatile organic compound (VOC) have initiated Thai researchers to look at ways to treating air pollutant
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May 16, 2012
NANO Talk: Structural studies of nano materials with synchrotron light: scattering, absorption and photoemission
Invitation to NANO Talk: “Structural studies of nano materials with synchrotron light: scattering, absorption and photoemission”
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May 9, 2012
Graphene emits infrared light
Graphene has once again shown itself to be a promising material for photonics applications because it can emit infrared light when excited with very short (35 femtosecond) laser pulses.
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May 1, 2012
New material filters and polarizes terahertz radiation
A new material made from several layers of graphene is an effective shield for terahertz and microwave radiation, while letting visible light through.
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May 1, 2012
Public seminar on Nano Sensors at Intermach 2012
Sensors are being used widely in most industrial sector including automotive, medical, entertainment, food, security; the list goes on and on.
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April 26, 2012
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) help power an undersea vehicle using only hydrogen and oxygen.
Researchers have created an undersea vehicle inspired by the common jellyfish that runs on renewable energy and could be used in ocean rescue and surveillance missions.