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Filamentous bacteriophage: biology, phage display and nanotechnology applications
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Filamentous bacteriophage, long and thin filaments that are secreted from the host cells without killing them, have been an antithesis to the standard view of head-and-tail bacterial killing machines. Episomally replicating filamentous phage Ff of Escherichia coli provide the
Nanotechnology and animal health
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Nanotechnology , as a new enabling technology, has the potential to revolutionise agriculture and food systems in the United States of America and throughout the world. Examples of potential applications of nanotechnology in the science and engineering ofSophisticated miniaturised components and systems indeed change all kinds of products and equipment in the most dramatic way. Methodology and design of miniaturisation represent a broad research topic with applications in fundamental physics
National nanotechnology initiative-past, present, future
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Page 1. PREPRINT Handbook on Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology, 2nd ed., Taylor and Francis, 200 pages 3.1-3.26 National Nanotechnology Initiative Past, Present, Future Dr. MC Roco National Science Foundation and National Nanotechnology Initiative
Nanotechnology in agriculture and food production
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Agriculture provides food for humans, directly and indirectly. Given the increasing world population, it is necessary to use the modern technologies such as bio and nanotechnologies in agricultural sciences. Nanotechnology has been defined as relating to
The economic development of nanotechnology -An indicators based analysis
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It is my pleasure to present this third publication in a series of Commission staff working papers on nanotechnology research and development. After the two predecessors Some figures about nanotechnology RD in Europe and beyond, published in December 2005
Encyclopedia of nanotechnology
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Definition μMist is a liquid spray and atomization system inspired by a method that is used as a defense mechanism by several types of bombardier beetle. The liquid atomization, spray formation, and its propulsion/emanation are achieved by causing a liquid in a sealed
Nanotechnology and its applications in lignocellulosic composites, a mini review
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Nanotechnology has applications across most economic sectors and allows the development of new enabling science. The ability to see materials down to nanoscale dimensions and to control how materials are constructed at the nanoscale is providing theMaterials and Applications is a result of the research and educational activities of a group of outstanding scientists worldwide who have authored the chapters of this book dealing with the behavior of nanoscale building blocks. It contains a variety of subjects covering
Significance of nanotechnology in construction engineering
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Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areas that encompass a number of disciplines including civil engineering and construction materials. Traditionally, nanotechnology has been concerned with developments in the fields of microelectronics
Nanotechnology and concrete: research opportunities
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Nanotechnology is one of the most active research areas that encompass a number of disciplines including civil engineering and construction materials. The most active fields are: electronics, bio-mechanics and coatings. Interest in nanotechnology concept for portland
Computational nanotechnology : A current perspective
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The current status of the progress and developments in computational nanotechnology is briefly reviewed, from the perspective of its applications. The enabling tools and techniques of physics-and chemistrybased simulations, within a multi-scale context, are briefly
Nanotechnology in cancer drug delivery and selective targeting
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Nanoparticles are rapidly being developed and trialed to overcome several limitations of traditional drug delivery systems and are coming up as a distinct therapeutics for cancer treatment. Conventional chemotherapeutics possess some serious side effects includingThe aim of this work is to provide an introduction into nanotechnology for the scientifically interested. However, such an enterprise requires a balance between comprehensibility and scientific accuracy. In case of doubt, preference is given to the latter. Much more than in
Nanotechnology : The future of dentistry.
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The human characteristics of curiosity, wonder and ingenuity are as old as mankind. For many years people around the world have been harnessing their curiosity into inquiry and the process of scientific methodology. Science is the fuel for the engine of technology! And
Regulating the Products of Nanotechnology
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6. FDA has not formally defined nanotechnology but it participates in the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a White House-led program that coordinates federal agency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, and cites the NNIs definition
The emerging nano-corporate paradigm: nanotechnology and the transformation of nature, food and agri-food systems
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Introduction anotechnology is emerging as the technological platform for the next wave of development and transformation of agri-food systems. Nanotechnology is attracting large- scale investment from global food corporations, is backed by academic science, and has Nanotechnology was conceived with a vision to advance our understanding and control of matter at nanoscale toward national economic benefit, national and homeland security, and improved quality of life. It enables changes at the molecular level to optimize material
Nanotechnology , a new frontier in Agriculture
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Nanotechnology is science of manipulating materials at nano-scale. Among the latest technological advancements, nanotechnology occupies a central position. It has many applications in all stages of production, processing, storing, packaging and transport of
Nanotechnology : Societal Implications: Maximizing Benefits for Humanity
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This report on societal implications of nanoscience and nanotechnology is one of a series of reports resulting from topical workshops convened in 2003-2004 by the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee. The workshops were part of the NSET CSE PROJECTS