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Australia joins the tiny revolution
Abstract: A technology revolution is beginning to impact the manufacturing, materials, health, IT, electronics, environment, and energy sectors ? nanotechnology. Australia"s capability in this area will be vital to its global position for the future.
Date Issued: 29 Mar, 2001
Category: Media Releases
Keywords: Nanotechnology, 2001/68, electronics, Dr Vijoeta Braach-Maksvytis, IT
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Division: Telecomms and Industrial Physics
 
Scientists developing artificial "plants"
Abstract: Australian researchers are developing revolutionary technology that may help to combat the Greenhouse Effect and create food and an alternative source of fuel at the same time.
Date Issued: 23 Nov, 2000
Category: Media Releases
Keywords: Greenhouse, 2000/312, photsynthesis, molecule, atom, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, fuel
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Division: Telecomms and Industrial Physics
 
CSIRO News Flash: Monday, 2 April 2001
Abstract: CSIRO News Flash: Monday, 2 April 2001 Latest stories from CSIRO - Australia's largest scientific research agencyNews Flash: Worms on the web: a new key. Millions of tiny nematode worms live in river mud, and a new website gives even amateur naturalists a key to identifying them. Read moreAustralia's native macada
Date Issued: 29 Aug, 2001
 
Smart 'human-like' products on the way
Abstract: Future "smart" consumer products will have "human-like" functionality, a CSIRO Science Briefing in Wollongong heard today.
Date Issued: 16 May, 2001
Category: Media Releases
Keywords: Science Briefing, Engineering, CSIRO, Dr Ian Sare, Prof Geoff Spinks,
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Division: Manufacturing Science and Technology
 
Nanoscale Building Blocks 
Abstract: Objective
To create a new paradigm in manufacturing technology from nanoscale building blocks.
Date Issued: 10 Nov, 2000
Category: Issues
Keywords: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
 

Big opportunities for small particles
Abstract: Australian scientists are using some of the world"s smallest manufactured particles to deflect the mighty force of the sun"s damaging UV rays.
Date Issued: 23 Apr, 2001
Category: Media Releases
Keywords: particles, sunscreen, CSIRO Manufacturing Science and Technology, Dr Terry Turney, 2001/86, UV radiation, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, nanostructures, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, nanoparticulates, plastics, sunscreens, coatings, cosmetics, ultrafin
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Division: Manufacturing Science and Technology
 
Biomembrane Technology
Abstract: The aim of this project is to design novel, high-throughput, diagnostic assays which recognise early molecular signatures of the many disease processes that involve alterations or disturbances in cell membrane signalling systems. As many disease processes
Date Issued: 10 Apr, 2001
Category: Research Projects
Keywords: biomembranes,diagnostics,nanotechnology,microarray
CSIRO Sector: Pharmaceuticals and Human Health
CSIRO Division: Human Nutrition
 
Particles Processing
Abstract: Our research focuses on the development of inorganic materials and processes for applications in plastics, cosmetics/sunscreens, paints and coatings, inks, textiles and minerals industries.
Date Issued: 4 Mar, 99
Category: Research Projects
Keywords: Particles Processing,Materials Processing,Engineering Packaging Membranes & Inorganic Material Particles ,Chemicals and Plastics,Terry Turney, CSIRO Manufacturing Science & Technology, sunscreen, zinc oxide, mechanical activation, slurry milling,
CSIRO Sector: Integrated Manufactured Products
CSIRO Division: Manufacturing Science and Technology
 
Applied Chemistry and Polymer Science
Abstract: The design and synthesis of polymers, composites and engineered resins, including advanced materials for the aeronautical and automotive industries is a major element of this program. Other research covers microwave reactor technologies and plastic
Date Issued: 25 Feb, 99
Category: Research Programs
Keywords: chemistry,polymers
CSIRO Division: Molecular Science
 
Where There's Muck There's Brass
Abstract: Bacteria and atom-scale nanomachines are poised to help turn Australia"s waste streams into virtual gold mines, a National Science Briefing heard in Federal Parliament today.
Date Issued: 12 Nov, 98
Category: Media Releases
Keywords: Where There"s Muck There"s Brass Bacteria and atom-scale nanomachines are poised to help turn Australia"s waste streams into virtual gold mines, a National Science Briefing heard in Federal Parliament today.
CSIRO Sector: Biodiversity
CSIRO Division: Land and Water
 
IMP-opals
Width: 300, Height: 198
Abstract: Particles Processing
Date Issued: 4 Feb, 2000
Category: Images
Keywords: Manufacturing Science & Technology, Materials Processing, Particles Processing, opalised structures, nanotechnology, opals

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