Archive for July 22nd, 2010

Bacteria save cash and climate

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Previously unknown species of bacteria are helping reduce the environmental impacts of alumina and aluminium production and saving the industries millions of dollars, a researcher at The University of Western Australia has found.

Nanotech coatings produce 20 times more electricity from sewage

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Nano coatings of gold on anodes in a microbial electrochemical cell increased electricity production 20 times, boosting the chances of a sewage system that can produce electricity.

Natural nanoparticles show potential to replace metal-based nanoparticles

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Researchers have found that less toxic, naturally occurring nanoparticles have unique optical properties and may one day replace metal-based nanoparticles used for biomedical applications.