Nanotechnology – taking it to the people
Useful sites
The Basics of Nanotechnology (Oxford University, UK)
An interactive site that provides an overview of nanotechnology, its history and likely impact.
Nanotechnology: Enabling technologies for Australian innovative industries (Australian Government Department of Science, Education and Training)
A report prepared by the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council on nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology (Australian Trade Commission)
Provides links to a number of reports on the Australian nanotechnology industry and companies.
Center for nanotechnology (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA)
Describes nanotechnology applications being developed for use in space.
How Stuff Works (USA)
Some examples of how nanotechnology impacts our lives now (Nanotechnology Now)
Gives examples of nanocomposites, nanocrystals, nanoparticles and other applications of nanotechnology.
Nanoscience: Articles (Wellcome Trust, UK)
Provides a series of questions and answers about nanotechnology.
Azonano.com
Drug delivery systems – markets and applications for nanotechnology-derived drug delivery systems
Commercial nanotechnology applications to help the environment and save energy
Fuel cell, energy storage and solar energy applications for nanomaterials and nanoparticles
Molecular electronics and quantum dots – properties and future applications
Buckytubes: Introduction and basic facts
Provides an introduction to bucky tubes.
Buckytubes: Properties
Provides information on the properties of buckytubes.
Buckytubes: Applications
Provides information on some of the applications for buckytubes.
The lotus effect (International Space University, France)
Describes the lotus effect, which is the inspiration behind self-cleaning surfaces.
Nanotechnology to create green hydrogen? (Environment Society of Australia)
Reports on the development by the Hydrogen Solar company of a nano-crystalline material that improves the production of hydrogen from water using solar energy.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Growing concern over nano-tech (Future Tense, 9 April 2009)
Discusses concern over the lack of regulation of nanotechnology.
The small things in life (Future Tense, 5 March 2009)
Discusses nanotechnology research collaboration between Australia and China. Projects include the use of nanotechnology for improving water quality, renewable energy systems and health applications.
Revolutionary fibres using nanotechnology (The Science Show, 19 July 2008)
Outlines Australian research into materials produced using nanotechnology.
Nanotech regulation under the spotlight (News in Science, 11 July 2008)
Reports on uncertainties in the regulation of nanotechnology in Australia.
Nanoparticles in sunscreen (The Science Show, 15 October 2005)
Discusses the use of nanoparticles in sunscreens and their application in the removal of certain skin tumours.
Nanotechnology: The science of the future (The Science Show, 19 March 2005)
Comments on the interest among young people in the undergraduate degree courses in nanotechnology.
The challenges facing nanotechnology (Ockham’s Razor, 20 February 2005)
Examines the hurdles nanotechnology must overcome before it becomes a society-transforming revolution.
Page updated August 2009.