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Archive for February, 2008

“Bionic” Contact Lens May Create Tiny Personal Displays

Posted by wolbring on February 5, 2008

A new contact lens embedded with electronic circuits could be the seed for “bionic eyes” that can see displays overlaid on a person’s field of view, researchers say.

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New Solar Panel Technology Stylish and Sustainable

Posted by wolbring on February 5, 2008

The new cell technology combines nanoparticles and organic dyes that can be produced in any number of colors and designs.
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BSI British Standards publishes new nano guidance for UK industry

Posted by wolbring on February 1, 2008

seehere

PAS 130 Guidance on the labelling of manufactured nanoparticles and products containing manufactured nanoparticles

PAS 131 Terminology for medical, health and personal care applications of nanotechnologies

PAS 132 Terminology for the bio-nano interface

PAS 133 Terminology for nanoscale measurement and instrumentation

PAS 134 Terminology for carbon nanostructures

PAS 135 Terminology for nanofabrication

PAS 136 Terminology for nanomaterials

Guidance:

PD 6699-1 Nanotechnologies - Part 1. Good practice guide for specifying manufactured nanomaterials

PD 6699-2 Nanotechnologies - Part 2. Guide to safe handling and disposal of manufactured nanomaterials

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