Nanotechnology-enhanced DNA analysis

European researchers enhanced the selectivity of state-of-the-art genetic sequencing methods using nanotechnology. Immediate application in detection of strains of Salmonella and Staphylococcus should facilitate speedy identification and treatment of related illnesses.

The Human Genome Project, completed in 2003 after 13 years of collaborative research, was one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings in the last 50 years. Scientists mapped the entire human genome, identifying all of the genes present in human deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Completion of the project resulted in the creation of a genetic database and analysis tools for researchers that spurred the genomic bioscience revolution as well as innumerable medical advances.

One of the latest tools used by genetic scientists is called a DNA microarray, or DNA chip. It consists of a solid surface on which thousands of various DNA sequences (probes) are attached as DNA spots.

Sample genetic material is squirted onto the DNA chip. Only complementary forms of the same sequences (target sequences) bind strongly, much like a lock and key. So, the DNA microarray can be used to identify which genetic sequences are present in samples and to what degree.

European researchers initiated the Nano-biotechnical components of an advanced bioanalytical microarray system (Gensensor-Nanoparts) project to enhance the robustness and reliability of DNA chip techniques.

Among the many achievements, scientists used computer simulations to identify unique DNA sequences highly specific to five different microorganisms including strains of Salmonella and Staphylococcus that can cause health problems in humans.

Locked nucleic acids (LNAs), so called because they are forms of nucleic acids whose structures are sort of locked in place, are often used to increase sensitivity and specificity in DNA microarray experiments.

Project scientists used nanotechnology to develop LNA-coupled magnetic nano-beads for selective extraction of target DNA sequences.

Gensensor-Nanoparts investigators thus enhanced the selectivity and robustness of DNA microarray technology in identifying strains of Salmonella and Staphylococcus. The technology should prove useful not only in identifying specific organisms but in gene expression analysis as well.

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Hy-Power Nano Inc. names Dr. Hadi Mahabadi as Chief Operating Officer

Former Xerox executive pioneered nanotechnology innovation and commercialization

BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Hy-Power Nano Inc. has named Dr. Hadi Mahabadi as Chief Operating Officer after he became intrigued with the nanotechnology commercialization work taking place at the company.

"I see tremendous potential in the technology under development here, building made-in-Canada solutions with nanotechnology that could address customer needs around the world," says Dr. Mahabadi. "It's exciting to be able to utilize my expertise and contribute to the advancement of this important technology through a small, nimble company with great future potential."

Dr. Mahabadi, an innovation and commercialization leader, recently received an Order of Canada in June 2012 for his internationally recognized innovations in the field of polymer science and his commitment to promoting scientific development in Canada.

Previously, Dr. Mahabadi was Vice President and Director of the Xerox Research Centre of Canada, where he spearheaded many innovations and commercialized technologies. His expertise complements Hy-Power Nano's focus to combine proven ingenuity in the coatings sector, where its parent company operates, with nano-enabled innovation to bring exceptional products to market.

"Dr. Hadi Mahabadi offered tremendous insights when he joined our board in February 2012 and also served as a consultant," says Joseph Grzyb, CEO of Hy-Power Nano Inc. "We quickly realized he could play a more active role in the company by becoming COO. He's a great addition to the Hy-Power Nano team."

Dr. Mahabadi spent 30 years with Xerox, rising to the company's top Canadian research position. He retired from Xerox in Sept 2011 with more than 100 published scientific papers and over 200 US/international patents to his name; having received the Robert F. Reed Technology Medal (the Printing Industries of America's highest honour), two Xerox President Awards (the corporation's highest honour for individual achievement) and the University of Waterloo's Engineering Alumni's Achievement Medal. He is a Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada, a Fellow of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Dr. Mahabadi also is President of CanWin Consulting Inc, which provides a range of services for innovation to start-up and other small and medium enterprises, such as Hy-Power Nano, in Canada.

About Hy-Power Nano Inc.

Hy-Power Nano Inc. (www.hy-powernano.com) of Brampton, ON, is a subsidiary of Hy-Power Coatings Limited, Southern Ontario's premier coatings service provider with a 45-year track record of innovation and application of industrial coatings. Hy-Power Nano is developing "next generation" nanocoating products that can deliver exceptional solar blocking and thermal insulation benefits. Hy-Power has attracted the interest of a number of commercial partners seeking the use of nano-enabled coatings and paints to enhance the energy efficiency of their products and the growing demand for high quality nano oxides used as transparent conductors to enable touch screen functionality.

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Industrial Nanotech Launches New Nanocoating to Cool and Protect Decks

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company has launched a new product, Nansulate(R) Deck, for protection and cooling of wooden decks and railings. This clear protective coating helps to cool deck surface temperatures as well as protects the wood from moisture, UV and weathering, while also being resistant to mold and algae growth.

This new product is the result of customer demand, stated Francesca Crolley, V.P. Business Development for Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Customers of our home and roof insulation products were asking us for a coating that could help make their decks cooler in the summer, while also protecting them from mold and algae growth and weathering. Our customers are also very sustainable, so they appreciate the fact that our products do not contain biocides and are environmentally friendly, and will make their decks and railings last longer. After working with our R&D team, we developed a version of our industrial technology, which is used in all types of factory environment and harsh exposure applications, that could fill this need and provide solutions that are not currently available in the deck coating marketplace. Part of what we do is use sustainable nanotechnology to provide solutions to issues that most companies cant solve. Weve provided unique solutions for corrosion under insulation, difficult to insulate areas, and lead abatement, to name a few, and continue to enjoy the challenges that companies and customers bring to us daily.

Industrial Nanotechs patented line of award winning nanotechnology based insulation and protective coatings have been used in industry and by consumers since 2004. These sustainable products provide solutions to energy savings, surface protection, and environmental remediation in an environmentally friendly, clear liquid coating line.

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About Nansulate(R)

Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, fire resistance, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

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Rhode Island, Connecticut leaders: manufacturing key to growth

Biotechnology, nanotechnology and other high-tech industries could reverse decades of manufacturing job losses in New England but only if the region increases workforce development and attracts more startup businesses, members of Congress from Rhode Island and Connecticut said Tuesday.

U.S. Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin from Rhode Island and Joe Courtney and John Larson from Connecticut attended a forum on manufacturing Tuesday at the Rhode Island School of Design.

"This has to be a key part of our economic development strategy for rebuilding our economies," said Cicilline, a Democrat.

Emerging fields such as nanotechnology and three-dimensional printing offer the region an opportunity to create thousands of well-paid, highly skilled manufacturing jobs, according to Michael Molnar, chief manufacturing officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. But Molnar said universities, governments and business leaders need to do a better job of working together to ensure ideas dreamed up here aren't turned into reality in a foreign factory.

"A paper is written and it goes on a shelf," he said. "Let's take it and make new industries."

Speakers said onerous regulations and uncompetitive tax policies hurt the region's attractiveness to manufacturers as much as labor costs. Langevin, a Democrat, said the region must also get better at educating and training future workers. "We need to make sure our schools and training centers understand where the jobs will be," he said.

Defense manufacturing must also play a role in the region's economic future, Larson said. He highlighted legislation that has passed the House that would fund the continued production of two Virginia-class submarines per year. Electric Boat makes the submarines in New Groton, Conn., and Quonset Point, R.I., and employs 10,000 people at the two facilities.

"Our second submarine is vital ly important to Connecticut, Rhode Island and the security of our nation," said the Democrat.

The forum was sponsored by the New England Council and attracted several dozen small business owners and officials from economic development agencies and higher education.

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RI, Conn. leaders: manufacturing key to growth

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Biotechnology, nanotechnology and other high-tech industries could reverse decades of manufacturing job losses in New England but only if the region increases workforce development and attracts more startup businesses, members of Congress from Rhode Island and Connecticut said Tuesday.

U.S. Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin from Rhode Island and Joe Courtney and John Larson from Connecticut attended a forum on manufacturing Tuesday at the Rhode Island School of Design.

"This has to be a key part of our economic development strategy for rebuilding our economies," said Cicilline, a Democrat.

Emerging fields such as nanotechnology and three-dimensional printing offer the region an opportunity to create thousands of well-paid, highly skilled manufacturing jobs, according to Michael Molnar, chief manufacturing officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. But Molnar said universities, governments and business leaders need to do a better job of working together to ensure ideas dreamed up here aren't turned into reality in a foreign factory.

"A paper is written and it goes on a shelf," he said. "Let's take it and make new industries."

Speakers said onerous regulations and uncompetitive tax policies hurt the region's attractiveness to manufacturers as much as labor costs. Langevin, a Democrat, said the region must also get better at educating and training future workers. "We need to make sure our schools and training centers understand where the jobs will be," he said.

Defense manufacturing must also play a role in the region's economic future, Larson said. He highlighted legislation that has passed the House that would fund the continued production of two Virginia-class submarines per year. Electric Boat makes the submarines in New Groton, Conn., and Quonset Point, R.I., and employs 10,000 people at the two facilities.

"Our second submarine is vitally important to Connecticut, Rhode Island and the security of our nation," said the Democrat.

The forum was sponsored by the New England Council and attracted several dozen small business owners and officials from economic development agencies and higher education.

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European researchers identify materials at the nanoscale

Spanish and German researchers have made a new instrumental development that solves a key materials science and nanotechnology question: how to chemically identify materials at the nanometre scale.

One of modern chemistry and materials science's main goals is to achieve the non-invasive chemical mapping of materials with nanometre-scale resolution.

Although a variety of high-resolution imaging techniques currently exist, such as electron microscopy or scanning probe microscopy, their chemical sensitivity cannot meet the demands of modern chemical nano-analytics. And despite the high chemical sensitivity offered by optical spectroscopy, its resolution is limited by diffraction to about half the wavelength, thus preventing nano-scale-resolved chemical mapping.

But now the European team has come up with a new method called Nano-FTIR, as they explain in the journal Nano Letters.

Nano-FTIR is an optical technique that combines scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM) and Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.

The team illuminated the metallised tip of an atomic force microscope (AFM) with a broadband infrared laser, and analysed the backscattered light with a specially designed Fourier Transform spectrometer. This meant they could demonstrate local infrared spectroscopy with a spatial resolution of less than 20 nanometres.

Lead study author Florian Huth from Spanish research centre nanoGUNE, based in San Sebastin, comments: 'Nano-FTIR thus allows for fast and reliable chemical identification of virtually any infrared-active material on the nanometer scale.'

To boot, nano-FTIR spectra match extremely well with conventional FTIR spectra. The spatial resolution is increased by more than a factor of 300 compared to conventional infrared spectroscopy.

Rainer Hillenbrand, also from nanoGUNE, says: 'The high sensitivity to chemical composition combined with ultra-high resolution makes nano-FTIR a unique tool for research, development and quality control in polymer chemistry, biomedicine and pharmaceutical industry.'

For example, nano-FTIR can be applied for the chemical identification of nano-scale sample contaminations.

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Applied Nanotech Unveils Low-Cost Micron Copper Ink for Electronic Applications

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (APNT), a global leader in nanotechnology, is pleased to introduce a new copper ink material based on micron copper particles for low-cost direct printing of electronic circuits for mobile devices, solar cells, display devices, and more.

The new microcopper ink material joins Applied Nanotech's award-winning nanocopper ink, which won an R&D 100 award from R&D Magazine in 2010. The novel copper ink is specially designed to replace expensive silver-based conductors for rapidly developing applications in the printed electronics industry. Applied Nanotech's microcopper ink has an optimal combination of high conductivity and ease of processing that allows for direct replacement of silver inks and pastes at significantly lower cost.

"Microcopper inks fill a need for lower-cost conductive materials used for applications such as smart cards, RFID antennas, touchscreens and sensors in smart phones, just to name a few," said Dr. James Novak, Director of the Nanoelectronics Division. "Furthermore, the microcopper ink retains all key advantages of nanomaterial-based copper ink, such as low-temperature sintering and ease of application."

Applied Nanotech's microcopper ink material is easily applied on various substrates by a number of additive print processes such as screen, flexographic and gravure printing, as well as some advanced dispensing techniques. This eliminates the cost and waste stream compared to other approaches, including lithography, used presently in the manufacturing of printed electronics circuits such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), for example.

The microcopper ink is engineered to be compatible with photosintering curing processes and equipment-enabling printed trace conductors on substrates with maximum temperature limitations. The process has been demonstrated on most preferred substrates used in printed electronic applications including PET, PEN, polycarbonate, ABS, and even epoxy-based FR4 circuit board material, The microcopper ink can also be used as a patterned seed layer for electroplating and metal finishing.

"Mobile and display devices, as well as solar cells, represent very large markets that are constantly seeking to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiencies utilizing higher quality but less expensive materials such as the microcopper and nanocopper inks. Our inks and pastes are joining our growing portfolio of products that will impact our top and bottom line through direct sales," said Doug Baker, CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.

ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a global nanotechnology leader, focused on solving problems at the molecular level, and commercializing the results of its research. Its team of PhD-level scientists and engineers work with companies and other organizations to solve technical impasses and create innovations that will create a competitive advantage. The business model is to sell products and license patents and technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. Applied Nanotech has over 300 patents or patents pending. Applied Nanotech's website is http://www.appliednanotech.net.

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Life-Science Firm That Received Federal, Purdue Funding is Generating Revenue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

A Purdue-based new venture that develops nanotechnology to improve research and development in life-science companies, pharmaceutical companies and cancer research centers has succeeded in generating its first revenues from sales after only two years in business.

Tymora Analytical Operations LLC has begun selling its PolyMAC product to university professors and industry researchers. The technology, which promotes the discovery of new cancer drugs in laboratory settings, is based on research by W. Andy Tao, an associate professor in Purdue's Department of Biochemistry. Anton Iliuk is the company's president and chief technology officer.

Iliuk said PolyMAC helps drug developers and researchers discover new cancer drug targets and analyze the source of drug resistance after prolonged treatment.

"PolyMAC more correctly pinpoints whether a candidate for drug development is targeting the intended proteins," he said. "Researchers can feel more confident in their results because PolyMAC is a more reliable and sensitive tool, which is a key in effective early-stage drug discovery."

Tymora Analytical Operations has received funding from several sources to develop Tao's research into commercialized products. These sources include the National Science Foundation, Purdue's Emerging Innovations Fund and business plan competitions, including the Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition.

Elizabeth Hart-Wells, assistant vice president and director of the Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization, said Purdue's Emerging Innovations Fund strengthens early-stage companies that license technology from the Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization or are based in the Purdue Research Park, aiming to increase their chances of successful commercialization.

Richard Cosier, the Avrum and Joyce Gray Director of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, said students from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management participated in the due diligence process to select Emerging Innovations Fund recipients.

Iliuk said the Emerging Innovations Fund is more likely than other sources to take a chance on promising technology at an earlier stage.

"The Emerging Innovations Fund funding we received has allowed us to commercialize and start marketing and make the first sales of our first product, PolyMAC, and will support our commercialization efforts for the next product release in the near future," he said.

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Retains New York Securities Law Firm

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company has engaged the law firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference, LLP (www.srff.com), 61 Broadway, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (SRFF), to represent its interests as general securities counsel and in the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Stuart Burchill, CEO/CTO of Industrial Nanotech, Inc.,stated, "As the Company matures and our business strategies begin to produce the intended results, it is time to begin executing the next logical steps to maximize shareholder value. With the guidance and advice of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (SRFF), working closely with Andrea Cataneo, Partner, we believe we can streamline the process of becoming an SEC reporting entity and with their strong relationships with investment bankers, investor relations firms and related professional service entities, we are confident that the Company and the shareholders will benefit from their introductions."

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (SRFF) is headquartered in New York and provides experienced, professional representation for all matters involving the securities industry, as well as general corporate and litigation matters. SRFF clients include private and public corporations (from start-ups to NYSE-listed companies), partnerships, broker-dealers, investment advisors, individual corporate investors, partnerships and other entities. SRFF regularly advises clients regarding corporate and commercial transactions, including public offerings, reverse mergers, private investments in public equity (PIPEs), registered direct offerings, private placements, as well as mergers and acquisitions. SRFF also advises institutional investors on transactions involving complex securities law considerations. SRFF is recognized nationally for innovation, entrepreneurship and legal excellence in public company representations. In addition, the firm provides guidance to Boards of Directors and corporate managers who now operate in an increasingly complex and changing landscape of securities rules, litigation risks, and regulatory oversight. For more information, visit http://www.srff.com.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide. http://www.inanotk.com

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Tracing the nano-landscape

Mumbai, July 25:

How big is small? Nano technologies are igniting innovations across the world. And tracing this nanoscape the complex pathways from nanoventing to the commercialisation of nanovations is the book Nanotechnology Intellectual Property Rights: Research, Design, and Commercialization.

The inclusive nature of nanotechnology gives it a very special status as it mothers innovations to deliver inventions in nanobiotechnology, nanostructures, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, nanotaggants for security systems, nanoelectronics, nanodevices etc, according to excerpts from the book written by intellectual property experts Dr Prabuddha Ganguli and Dr Siddharth Jabade. The book is slated for launch in Hyderabad this week.

Nanotechnology allows scientists to dabble at the small, building-block atomic or molecular level. And while the technology is not without its sceptics, a section of the scientific community believes that nanotechnology would help develop break-through newer applications in several fields.

Illustrating this nano-inclusiveness, the authors say, the protection of intellectual property is important to the nanotechnology industry because of its complex knowledge matrix.

Driving the nano to success will require cross-disciplinary expertise to contemplate, foresee and address as many social, legal including intellectual property rights, cultural, ethical, religious, philosophical and political implications of the nanoworld, tomorrow and the days after, the book says.

The book caters to a diverse readership that may not have an insight into the legal nuances of IP rights, and it seeks to articulate techno-legal aspects of nano-related innovations, illustrated with case-studies, to aid integration into businesses, says Dr Ganguli.

The book is published by the CRC Press (Taylor and Francis Group), USA, and priced in India at Rs 2,943.

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Government resists calls for nano-materials register

The ABC's revelations that some sunscreen brands are inaccurately promoting themselves as nanotechnology-free have prompted calls for better regulation of nano-materials.

But the push for a mandatory register has suffered a blow, with a Federal Government report labelling it questionable.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is among those calling for a register, saying the potential risks posed by nano-particles are still unknown.

Nanotechnology is the science of reducing the size of particles to just billionths of a metre.

Nano-particles can be found in many products and materials such as sunscreen, cosmetics, food and clothing.

The Federal Government recently released a study it commissioned to look at the feasibility of a mandatory nanotechnology product register.

The study concluded: "It is clear that some nano-materials behave differently to bulk-form materials and there are associated health, safety and environmental risks."

"However the challenge presented by nanotechnology can be met through existing regulatory frameworks.

"It is therefore difficult to see a nano-products register delivering a net benefit to the community. The feasibility of a nano-product registry is questionable."

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£1.2m EPSRC funding utilised in healthcare nanotechnology

23 July 2012 | By Sam Shead

Scientists at Nottingham University are using new funding to engineer nanotechnology that could transform the global healthcare industry.

EPSRC funding worth 1.2m will be used as part of a four-year project to develop new ways of manufacturing and scaling up the production of nanoparticles and nanocomposites to be used for drug delivery and bone tissue regeneration.

Prof Andrew Parsons from Nottingham Universitys faculty of engineering explained that nanocomposites provide a means of achieving significant improvements in mechanical properties over other materials that are currently being used in certain areas of healthcare.

We will be combining hydroxyapatite nanoplatelets with resorbable plastics to create implant materials that will be able to fix things such as fractures, said Parsons.

In this way healing can be achieved, followed by the gradual disappearance of the implant and as a result the patient can avoid the need for either a permanent metal implant or secondary surgery to remove the metal.

Nanocomposites are well suited to use in this way as the bones of the body are already natural hydroxyapatite nanocomposites, said Parsons.

Being mostly plastic, the implant should weigh less than current solutions and generate less interference with X-ray or MRI imaging or metal detectors in airports. Nor will it feel hot or cold in extremes of temperature, added Parsons.

Ideally we will have demonstrator components available by the end of the project that will be used to develop licence agreements with medical device manufacturers, said Parsons. This would begin the process of clinical trials, which can take many years to progress. Realistically, 2020 is the earliest such materials may be available for commercial use.

Several structures have been made so far but only on a lab scale. Parsons explained that he and his team will look into new methods that can be used for large-scale manufacture.

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Recycling minister hails nanotechnology potential

Speaking at an event in London last week (July 17) held by the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network, the minister warned that nanotechnologies could do great harm if developed irresponsibly - and told delegates there was a shared responsibility to manage the risks.

"We are all stakeholders when it comes to assessing and managing risk and this presents us with a shared responsibility," he said. "It means maintaining an effective relationship between the Government and industry."

Lord Taylor added that it was important that the nanotechnology industry shared information on good practice with other stakeholders in the sector to help safeguard the public and the environment.

"While we continue to build an evidence base on which to decide the nature of appropriate controls, it's important that companies take steps to manage potential risks," he said.

The Government has recognised the role of nanotechnology, both as a potential driver for economic recovery and as an important enabling technology that has huge potential across many sectors, including the waste and recycling industry.

On the packaging front, it is already paving the way for future innovations as companies look to optimise material performance in terms of product preservation and environmental impact.

Defra and BIS are taking a new collaborative approach to provide support for the UK's fledgling industry. Part of this is a newly formed nanotechnology strategy forum, which will act as an advisory body comprising representatives from industry, regulatory bodies, academia and NGOs to help inform decisions and foster responsible development of the technology.

Last October, Lord Taylor and David Willetts, the Government's science minister, held a roundtable discussion with representatives from the nanotechnology industry. One of the concerns raised was that industry and regulation appeared to be moving down parallel pathways.

"A number of reviews of UK and European legislation have found that existing frameworks can be adapted, but for regulation to be effective it must be backed up by an evidence of risk and such evidence is often lacking for nanomaterials," Lord Taylor maintained.

He added: "We would, however, strongly argue against an over precautionary response, which responds to hazard without understanding corresponding risk."

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Zyvex Marine launches LRV-17 Long Range Vessel as the first nano-composite manned boat

SEATTLE,COLUMBUS, Ohioand DUBAI, July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zyvex Marine, a division of Zyvex Technologies, the world's first molecular nanotechnology company, today announced the global launch of the LRV-17. The advanced Long Range Vessel is designed for fuel efficiency and rough sea stabilization with a sprint speed over 40 knots and a range of over 1,500 nautical miles, more than three times the range of comparatively sized vessels.

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Global Maritime Security Solutions (GMSS), a leading maritime security company based in Dubai, will deploy the vessels for maritime security, including piracy protection, off the coast of Africa and surrounding areas.

The LRV-17 is built from Arovex, a carbon fiber nano-composite system (carbon fiber reinforced plastic enhanced with carbon nanotubes or CFRP-CNT) that reduces structural weight, allowing for more efficient fuel usage and increased range. This is the first time nano-composites have been used as the primary material for a manned vessel.

The LRV-17 is modeled after the Piranha Unmanned Surface Vessel, which debuted in 2010. The Piranha received global attention and established Zyvex as a pioneer of nano-composite marine manufacturing. The vessel now joins several technology applications using Arovex.

"As the first molecular nanotechnology engineering company in the marine industry, we are proud to launch a manned vessel platform after successfully proving the unmanned platform and then introducing the industry's lightest and most durable doors, hatches, and other marine closures. These applications of nano-composites are advancing commercial and defense partners' capabilities when it comes to safety and efficiency," said Byron Nutley, Vice President of Zyvex Technologies and General Manager of Zyvex Marine.

The 17-meter (57-foot) vessel's deep-V hull is designed for fuel efficiency and uses an active gyroscope stabilizer for improved sea handling and decreased human fatigue factors. It is fully deployable with only two operators and can be equipped with an additional four shock-mitigating seats for support personnel, allowing six crew to remain at sea for over five days. Zyvex Marine performed primary design and engineering, with secondary engineering, installation, and test analysis being performed by partners Pacific Coast Marine, S3 Maritime, Eltech Electric, Seakeeper, and Donald L. Blount and Associates.

GMSS plans to launch a Merchant Vessel Convoy Escort Program by deploying security teams to operatetwo LRV-17s to protect ships en route. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, there were 439 worldwide piracy attacks in 2011. One report estimated the piracy impact on the global economy to be $7 billion for 2011, the most detailed estimate to date. (1)

"The new LRV-17 boats are game changers in maritime security missions because they are the only vessels capable of long range escort and high speeds to deal with multiple pirate threats. They need only small security teams to effectively operate," said Rhynhardt Berrange, Managing Director of GMSS. "These attributes create a cost-effective platform to ensure maritime security. The visible presence of the new vessels is expected to deter and help prevent piracy attempts and attacks."

(1) One Earth Future's Ocean Beyond Piracy Initiative - http://www.cfr.org/france/combating-maritime-piracy/p18376

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2012 Sales of $402,107

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced today that the Company achieved a strong increase in sales in the second quarter of 2012 with sales of $402,107.47. The increased revenues were lead by international sales of their Nansulate(R) industrial line of patented and award winning coatings, which provide the combined benefits of energy saving thermal insulation and protection of plant and equipment against corrosion and severe service environments. Sales to oil & gas industry and government building projects contributed to the increase, as well as manufacturing facility orders both internationally and in the United States. Consumer and commercial orders for their Nansulate(R) EnergyProtect building insulation and Nansulate(R) Crystal roof insulation coatings also contributed. Second quarter 2012 sales represent an increase of 195% over second quarter 2011 sales.

Were encouraged by our second quarter 2012 results, which we believe continue to validate the strength of the Nansulate(R) product line and its position as a leading versatile energy saving technology, with unmatched characteristics of thermal insulation and surface protection, said Francesca Crolley, V.P. Business Development Industrial Nanotech, Inc.Weve seen increased demand in industry, particularly oil & gas, textile, and paper manufacturing, as well as government projects for mold resistance and lead encapsulation, and for our clear cool roof coating in both consumer and commercial markets. The U.S. market is also beginning to show stronger resolve for energy savings in buildings and factories and our domestic sales are also increasing as a result. Our second quarter results and our favorable industry trends are also due to the dedication and efforts of our distributors and independent representatives worldwide who promote Nansulate(R) energy saving and protective solutions in over 31 countries. We have a number of ongoing activities from which we anticipate this strong growth to continue, including opening new OEM markets, the launch of our new fast-cure Nansulate(R) Diamond industrial insulation coating, and the addition of a number of international distributors over the next few months. We anticipate a continued strong increase in sales revenues as corporate strategies initiated in 2010 and executed diligently over the past two years begin to produce the intended results.

About Nansulate(R)

Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Continuing Increase in Orders for Nansulate(R) Crystal, the Company’s Patented …

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology based energy saving and sustainable solutions announced increased demand this year for their patented Nansulate(R) Crystal clear insulating and mold resistant roof coating. This coating offers a clear alternative to the increasingly popular idea of using white roof coatings to increase building energy efficiency, providing a great solution for building roofs made of decorative concrete roof tile and all colors of asphalt shingle roof tile, allowing the customer to enjoy the benefits of energy savings and mold/mildew resistance and added UV protection without changing the appearance of the roof of their home or commercial building. Nansulate(R) Crystal nanotechnology-based coating offers an advancement to this concept by reducing direct heat conduction rather than simply reflecting the suns rays, which allows it to be effective in all climates, reducing winter heating costs as well as summer cooling costs.

Some of our recent sales include Nansulate(R) Crystal for two church properties in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico totaling 77,900 S.F. of roof surface, residential applications throughout the United States from California to Florida, industrial retail sales, and demand internationally from countries like the UK, Brunei, China, and Thailand. The robust increase in sales during the first half of this year reinforces our updated marketing strategy for Crystal, which included a new website and product branding, direct to consumer and business mail and media campaigns, as well as other initiatives for brand awareness, stated Francesca Crolley, VP of Business Development for Industrial Nanotech, Inc. The combination of benefits that this roof coating provides are unique, and we are seeing it increasingly adopted in commercial, institutional, and residential settings. Our technology is clear, which is a tremendous benefit over the competition because it adds energy savings to a roof without changing the color and also offers the benefits of mold and fungi resistance, UV resistance, and moisture/weathering resistance. The coating is easily applied and is low VOC and eco-friendly. We expect this product to continue to gain marketshare in the popular cool roof arena which is touted for its energy savings by the U.S. Department of Energy, among others, while also expanding the market for insulating roof coatings by offering a technology that can save energy for those in northern/colder climates as well as southern.

In a recent release, Coatings for Commercial and Residential Roofing: The North American Market (AVM076A) from BCC Research, the North American market for roof coatings was worth $750 million in 2011 and is projected to be valued at $984 million in 2016, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

About Nansulate(R)

Nansulate(R) is the Company's patented product line of award winning, specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, resistance to mold growth, fire resistance, chemical resistance and lead encapsulation in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate(R) Product Line includes industrial, residential, agricultural and solar thermal insulation coatings. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (www.inanotk.com) and (www.nansulate.com). Blog: http://www.nansulate.com/nanoblog, Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NanoPioneer, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nansulate.

About Industrial Nanotech Inc.

Industrial Nanotech Inc. is a global nanoscience solutions and research leader and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for sustainable nanotechnology which are sold worldwide.

Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

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Visionary NE3I — Nanotechnology Employment, Education, and Economic Development Initiative — Chooses NanoProfessor …

SKOKIE, IL--(Marketwire -07/16/12)- NanoProfessor, a division of NanoInk, Inc. focused on nanotechnology education, announced that the newly launched Nanotechnology Employment, Education, and Economic Development Initiative (NE3I) has chosen the NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program to serve as the cornerstone of its educational activities, with the goal of making nanotechnology education accessible for high school and community college students in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

The NE3I is a partnership between the Village of Skokie, Oakton Community College (Oakton), the Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP), and NSERVE, which is a consortium of nine local high schools representing approximately 24,000 secondary students. Oakton recently received a $250,000 grant from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust to support the launch of the NE3I; and that grant was matched by the Village of Skokie, using funds from the Village's Downtown Science + Technology Park Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.

"NanoProfessor is a global leader in undergraduate nanotechnology education, working with universities, community colleges, and high schools around the world to provide students with the necessary skills and real-world experiences needed to succeed in the fast growing nanotechnology industry," said Dean Hart, Chief Commercial Officer at NanoInk. "We commend Mayor Van Dusen, the Village of Skokie, Oakton Community College, the Illinois Science + Technology Park, NSERVE, and the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust for their collaborative and visionary efforts in establishing Skokie and the surrounding communities as leaders in nanotechnology education."

"The NE3I partner organizations share a common goal of training 125 to 300 local students each year to address a growing and documented need for a nano-savvy work force at the Illinois Science + Technology Park and other northern Illinois locations," said Skokie Mayor, George Van Dusen. "I am grateful to the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust for supporting the initiative, and am pleased that the Village of Skokie has the resources to contribute to this important jobs training initiative. With a locally trained, professional nanotechnology work force, it is expected that additional nanotechnology firms will establish a presence at the Illinois Science + Technology Park and regionally throughout northern Illinois."

"The nanotechnology field is growing rapidly and as it does, technicians will play an increasingly important role in the lab," said Oakton Community College President, Margaret B. Lee, Ph.D. "We're excited to be working with NanoProfessor and the NE3I group because ultimately this partnership will help meet that need and create a skilled workforce -- and career pathways for our students."

Oakton's Departments of Math, Technologies, Science, and Health Careers will lead the NE3I's nanotechnology training curriculum, which will build upon the strong foundation provided by the existing curriculum from NanoProfessor. The NE3I will be housed at the IS+TP in Skokie and is expected to be available to students through Oakton in spring 2013.

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately one and 100 nanometers (nm), where unique phenomena enable novel applications which are not feasible when working with bulk materials. A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at the nanoscale. A study funded by the National Science Foundation projects that six million nanotechnology workers will be needed worldwide by 2020, with two million of those jobs in the United States. However, as of 2008, there were only 400,000 estimated workers worldwide in the field of nanotechnology, with an estimated 150,000 of those jobs in the United States.

The NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program alternates between classroom lectures and hands-on lab work. The curriculum includes a textbook authored by leading nanotechnology experts, covering the topics of Nanotechnology Basics, Nanophysics, Nanochemistry, Nanobiology, and Environmental, Health, and Safety perspectives on nanotechnology. In conducting the hands-on lab experiments, students learn the fundamentals for building custom-engineered nanoscale structures while working with state-of-the-art equipment including NanoInk's NLP 2000 Desktop NanoFabrication System, a student-friendly atomic force microscope (AFM), a best-of-class fluorescence microscope, an advanced nanoparticle characterization instrument, and various chemical and biological materials used today within current and emerging nanotechnology applications.

About NanoProfessor The NanoProfessor Nanoscience Education Program aims to advance undergraduate nanotechnology education and address the growing need for a skilled, nano savvy work force. The NanoProfessor Program, including instruments, an expert-driven curriculum, and student/teacher support materials, is available for high schools, community colleges, technical institutes, and universities worldwide. More information is available at http://www.NanoProfessor.net or (847)679-NANO (6266). You can also like NanoProfessor on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NanoProfessor1 and follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/nanoprofessor1.

NanoInk, NanoProfessor, and the NanoProfessor logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NanoInk, Inc.

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Cornell, Stanford Nanoscience Pioneers Join Journalists for Look Into the Future

WHAT: A panel of nanoscience pioneers from Cornell and Stanford universities will discuss cutting-edge applications of their science and the future of nanotechnology during a special interactive online media briefing.

WHEN: Friday, July 20, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m.

WHERE: In person, the media briefing will take place in Room 226, Weill Hall, at Cornells Ithaca campus. Online participants are invited to join the conversation via computer, tablet or smartphone through WebEx.

MEDIA: Media members are invited to take part, in person or online. To do so, please RSVP to John Carberry in Cornells Press Relations Office at 607-255-5353 or johncarberry@cornell.edu.

ITHACA, N.Y. Working at the atomic level where the intuitive rules of physics bend and compounds take on new and marvelous properties nanoscience researchers have spent more than three decades revolutionizing everything from photonics, electronics and polymers to the fabrics we wear for work and fashion.

But whats next?

On Friday, July 20, from 10 to 11 a.m., a special panel of nantechnology researchers will gather at Cornell University and explore the future of nanoscience during an interactive conversation with members of the media both on site in Ithaca and online from anywhere in the world via WebEx technology.

Joining journalists for the discussion will be:

Juan Hinestroza, an associate professor fiber science, directs the Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory at Cornells College of Human Ecology. His research on understanding fundamental phenomena at the nanoscale that are relevant to fiber and polymer science, has led to breakthrough multifunctional fibers that can hold or change color, conduct and sense micro-electrical currents, and selectively filter toxic gasses.

Roger Howe, faculty director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility and director of the 14-institution, National Science Foundation-supported National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network. Howe, a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford who has held faculty positions at Carnegie-Mellon, MIT and UC-Berkeley, has for more than two decades been among the world leaders in micro- and nano-electromechanical systems design.

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IPC Midwest Set to Open with the Big News in Nanotechnology

July 13, 2012 - Bringing big news of nanotechnology to light, Alan Rae, Ph.D., CEO of NanoMaterials Innovation Center, will be Opening Session speaker at IPC Midwest Conference and Exhibition on August 22, 2012. In his presentation "Nanotechnology and Electronics Assembly," Dr. Rae will outline current and potential applications in areas important to IPC members - primarily on assembly of electronics and energy products using both novel printing processes and also in very conventional technology. IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries 3000 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, IL, 60015 USA Press release date: July 12, 2012

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, - As electronics manufacturers strive to keep costs of high density electronics in check, the potential of nanotechnology and its growing applications make it an extremely attractive technology worth examining. Bringing the big news of nanotechnology to light, Alan Rae, Ph.D., CEO of NanoMaterials Innovation Center, will be the Opening Session speaker at IPC Midwest Conference & Exhibition on August 22, 2012, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.

Heavily funded by governments and industry worldwide for the last 10 years, research in nanotechnology has provided a wide range of materials and systems with a progressive range of applications for the electronics manufacturing industry. As Dr. Rae explains, in many cases these applications go unnoticed, but the performance increases obtained through the use of nanotechnology create significant opportunities and business advantages.

In his presentation "Nanotechnology and Electronics Assembly," Dr. Rae will outline the current and potential applications in areas important to IPC members - primarily on the assembly of electronics and energy products using both novel printing processes and also in very conventional technology. In addition, he will discuss the evolving commercial structure that supports the translation of inventions to an increasing number of practical products.

The IPC Midwest Opening Session is a free event for all IPC Midwest registrants. A free exhibits-only registration to IPC Midwest provides free access to the opening session as well as the show's exhibition featuring top industry suppliers, and a free afternoon reception to introduce IPC's new president and CEO John W. Mitchell.

Special registration packages provide savings to a number of educational opportunities, including the technical conference, standards development meetings and IPC Executive Summit. In addition, individuals who register by July 20 can save 20 percent on registration fees. Visit http://www.IPCMidwestShow.org/register to view all registration options.

IPC Midwest is produced by IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries. To register or for information on IPC Midwest, visit http://www.IPCMidwestShow.org.

About IPC IPC (www.IPC.org) is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 3,100 member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2.02 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; Bangalore, India; and Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing, China.

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Research and Markets: Nanotechnology Cookbook. Practical, Reliable and Jargon-free Experimental Procedures

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ctsvt2/nanotechnology_coo) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Nanotechnology Cookbook. Practical, Reliable and Jargon-free Experimental Procedures" to their offering.

The peculiarities of materials at the nanoscale demand an interdisciplinary approach which can be difficult for students and researchers who are trained predominantly in a single field. A chemist might not have experience at working with cell cultures or a physicist may have no idea how to make the gold colloid they need for calibrating an atomic force microscope. The interdisciplinary approach of the book will help you to quickly synthesize information from multiple perspectives.

Nanoscience research is also characterized by rapid movement within disciplines. The amount of time it takes wading through papers and chasing down academics is frustrating and wasteful and our reviewers seem to suggest this work would give an excellent starting point for their work. The current source of published data is either in journal articles, which requires highly advanced knowledge of background information, or books on the subject, which can skim over the essential details of preparations. Having a cookbook to hand to flick through and from which you may select a preparation acts as a good source of contact both to researchers and those who supervise them alike.

This book therefore supports fundamental nanoscience experimentation. It is by intention much more user-friendly than traditional published works, which too-frequently assumes state of the art knowledge. Moreover you can pick up this book and find a synthesis to suit your needs without digging through specialist papers or tracking someone down who eventually may or may not be able to help. Once you have used the recipe the book would then act as a reference guide for how to analyze these materials and what to look out for.

- 100+ detailed recipes for synthesis of basic nanostructured materials, enables readers to pick up the book and get started on a preparation immediately.

- High fidelity images show how preparations should look rather than vague schematics or verbal descriptions.

- Sequential and user-friendly by design, so the reader won't get lost in overly detailed theory or miss out a step from ignorance.

- A cookbook, by design and structure the work is easy to use, familiar and compact.

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