Nanotechnologies, Hazards and Resource Efficiency: A Three-tiered Approach to Assessing the Implications of Nanotechnology and Influencing its Development

Product DescriptionThis book demonstrates that the application of nanotechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It also shows what needs to be done from the side of scientists, engineers and science policy makers to guide future development in nanotechnology towards sustainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of [...]

Nanotechnology Will Improve Computer Efficiency and Power

The next 10 years promises to be an exciting period in the history of computers and networks as nanotechnology takes off to redefine a new level in the way computers are manufactured. Itâ??s not entirely radical as the Lithographic principles behind the manufacturing process can be adopted for nanotech processes. What is revolutionary are [...]

Nanotechnology Boosts Efficiency Of Lithium Ion Batteries

Nano World News: What are main advantages that battery manufacturers can expect from nanotechnology in the production of lithium ion batteries? John Hill: Manufacturers are constantly striving for better batteries that offer improved conductivity, longer charge life and shorter recharge time. These elements are all critical to the evolution of li-ion batteries. Nanotechnology has [...]

Microfluidic Sorting Device Developed By Harvard Researchers

Microfluidic Sorting Device Developed By Harvard Researchers Microfluidic technology increases efficiency, reduces costs, and could be a boon for synthetic biologyFictional candy maker Willy Wonka called his whimsical device to sort good chocolate eggs from bad, an eggucator. Likewise, by determining what enzymes and compounds to keep and which to discard, scientists are aiming to [...]

Microfluidic Technology Increases Efficiency, Reduces Costs, And Could Be A Boon For Synthetic Biology

Microfluidic Technology Increases Efficiency, Reduces Costs, And Could Be A Boon For Synthetic Biology Fictional candy maker Willy Wonka called his whimsical device to sort good chocolate eggs from bad, an eggucator. Likewise, by determining what enzymes and compounds to keep and which to discard, scientists are aiming to find their own golden eggs: more [...]

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