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Florida State University to Spin Off Buckypaper Company

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Thanks to a recent AP article, there's been a lot of buzz online this week about buckypaper, developed by Dr. Ben Wang at Florida State University…

Cabot alleges nanotechnology patent infringement

As nanotech applications become more powerful and more abundant, so do the battles among industry leaders to stake their claims in the nano-game.

Witness Cabot Microelectronics' recent decision …

The end of nanotechnology

Well, at least the end of the term nanotechnology to distinguish novel materials. That's what Matthew Nordan, president of Lux Research sees coming, according to CNET News.com.

"In 10 years,…

Altair Nanotechnologies expanding Indiana facility

Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. says an increase in customer demand for its ceramic nanomaterials and titanate battery systems will allow it to expand its operations at the Flagship Enterprise Center in…

Will nanotechnology lead green technology revolution?

Green technology is no longer on the virtuous fringes of the economy. It's big business, and moguls are seeing the potential for big profits. From radical pollution-free fuel cells to smog-eating …

Arrowhead Research to develop thin film transistors

Arrowhead Research Corporation announced today that it will begin a collaboration with Dr. Andrew Rinzler to further develop flexible electronic devices made at the University of Florida. Arrowhead wi…

NCMS releases survey of nanotechnology in the US manufacturing industry

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has just completed its National Science Foundation funded survey of over 600 senior-level executives in leading U.S. organizations to assess priva…

"Nano" a no-no in new corporate name game

Nanotech companies appear to be dropping the "nano" from their names as quickly as they can. In just the last week, Nanotechnologies, Inc. has changed its name to NovaCentrix, Applied Nanote…

Smallest state has biggest nanotech spending

California, Texas and Massachusetts (spelled M-I-T) may have the highest total venture capital spending on nanotech, but on a per capita basis, tiny Rhode island spends the most. And isn't that on…

Nanotechbuzz interviews Nano 50 award winner Authentix

Authentix Inc. has been awarded a Nano 50 award for their process utilizing nanoscale engineering to fight counterfeiting and diversion in the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, consumer, and agrochemical i…