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NNI Announces Interactive Webinar to Improve Nano.gov

The public encouraged to submit questions and suggestions to guide future of Nano.gov. The event will be held Sept. 20 at 12:15pm.

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NNI Center to Develop Self-Powered Health-Monitoring Sensors

Depending on the biological system being monitored, sensors could be worn as a patch on the chest, on the wrist like a watch, or even as a cap that fits over a tooth.

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'Nanoresonators' might improve cell phone performance

Researchers have learned how to mass produce tiny mechanical devices that could help cell phone users avoid the nuisance of dropped calls and slow downloads.

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Nanoparticles reboot blood flow in brain

In a traumatic brain injury, cells release an overwhelming number of toxic free radicals, which affect blood flow. Researchers found that a combination nanoparticle quickly restores normal blood flow to the brain, preventing additional damage.

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Researchers Build Circuit on Novel 2-Dimensional Material

The one-molecule-thick material is made of molybdenum disulfide and has a natural bandgap, which does not exist in graphene.

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NNI Introduces Interactive Web Map

This new tool allows you to search the U.S. state by state to locate nanotechnology-related facilities, school, and programs across the country.

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NNI Launches New Signature Initiative on Nanosensors

The fifth nanotechnology signature initiative could open the door to the development of inexpensive, portable devices that can rapidly detect, identify, and quantify biological and chemical substances.

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Nanotechnology News

Workshops & Events

Sep 2012: Albuquerque, NM

Dept of Energy: Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) 2012 Users Conference

Sep 2012: Online at www.Nano.gov

Public Engagement Through Nano.gov webinar

Sep 2012: Burlingame, CA (San Francisco Metro area)

IEEE Photonics Conference 2012

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Current Solicitations

Dec 31, 2012

NASA Technology Transfer

Oct 31, 2012

National Science Foundation's Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN) Program

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What is Nanotech?
What are the Benefits?
How is the NNI Helping?

Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at the nanoscale, at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications.
Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale.
So how small is "nano"? A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. A sheet of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick. And there are 25,400,000 nanometers in one inch.

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Certain nanostructures can recognize diseased cells and deliver drugs directly to cancerous tumors without harming healthy cells or organs.
New solar panels incorporating nanotechnology are far more efficient than standard designs in converting sunlight to electricity, promising much more economical solar power in the future.
Researchers have discovered how ultrasmall specks of rust can help remove arsenic from drinking water.
For environmental cleanup, researchers have developed a nanofabric that is woven from tiny wires and can absorb 20 times its weight in oil.

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NNI agencies have developed an extensive infrastructure of more than 60 major interdisciplinary research and education centers across the United States. The centers have state-of-the-art equipment for nanoscale research; many are designated as user facilities and are available to researchers from academia, the private sector, and national laboratories. See the full list at NNI Centers, Networks, and Facilities.
In addition to grants, the Federal Government offers special programs designed to seed commercialization activity that facilitates economic growth. These programs support small business collaboration with universities and other research institutions. Learn more at Funding Opportunities.

Business Resources for Vets, Women, Minorities, and Disadvantaged Citizens

The NNI is committed to helping disadvantaged and underserved populations. Visit our new web page that provides resources for various groups with a business interest in nanotechnology.
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Learn About Nanotechnology

The NNI has two brochures for the public that introduce concepts in nanotechnolgy. Big Things from a Tiny World (left) is a general overview; Powerful Things from a Tiny Wolrd (right) delves into nanotechnology and energy. Click on the images to see more.

NNI Research Centers and Networks

Centers and networks provide opportunities and support for multidisciplinary research. See a list of these centers and learn more about the research they are supporting.