Nano-biotechnology

The optimization of biocatalysts for the production of bio-based performance materials and nanocomposites is another necessary development to produce new composites. It also includes the combination of nano-biotechnological methodologies with catalysis for the construction of sensor surfaces and microelectronic technologies for the read out of biomolecular interactions. Examples are new... 

JRC is structured into seven institutes, one of these being the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP). The IHCP activities are related to genetically modihed organisms, biotechnology, chemicals and risk assessment, nano-biotechnology, exposure to environmental stressors, food contact materials and consumer products, and alternative methods to animal testing (IHCP 2006). 

Part Three describes a range of important specific examples of the interactions of individual biopolymers in the bulk aqueous medium of food colloids. Chapter six is devoted to the subject of the self-assembly of food biopolymers, and how this self-assembly is affected by conditions such as pH, ionic strength, divalent ions, cosolutes, etc. It is indicated how biopolymer self-assembly can form the basis of the bottom-up nano-biotechnological approach, which attempts to mimic Nature in the creation of new and varied structures with potential applications. It is... 

Paolo Pengo, XEPTAGEN S.p.A., Life Nano-Biotechnology, VEGA Science Park -Building Auriga, Via delle Industrie 9, 30175 Marghera Venezia, Italy... 

Webster TJ, Waid MC, McKenzie JL, Price RL, Ejiofor JU. Nano-biotechnology carbon nanofibres as improved neural and orthopaedic implants. Nanotechnology 2004 15 48-54. 

Tomow M, Arinaga K, Rant U (2007) Electrical manipulation of DNA on metal surfaces. In Shoseyov O, Levy I (eds) Nano biotechnology bioinspired devices and materials of the future. Humana (Springer), Berlin, p 187... 

Owing to small production quantities in the past, research to date has concentrated on small-volume applications (electronics, sensors, etc.). However, worldwide development in synthesis of large-scale single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT ) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs), has encouraged research in the use of carbon nanotubes in composites. Carbon nanotube-based composites have the potential to revolutionize stmctural materials for aerospace, electrical and thermal conductors for energy applications, nano-biotechnology and other disciplines. ... 

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