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Sudipta Seal is enthralled by nanoparticles, particularly those of a rare earth metal called cerium. The particles are showing potential for a wide range of applications, from medicine to energy.
Several years ago, he and his colleagues engineered nanoparticles of cerium oxide (CeO2), a material long used in ceramics, catalysts, and fuel cells. Since then, the researchers found that cerium oxide nanoparticles have two additional medical benefits: they behave like an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress, and they can be fine-tuned to potentially deliver medical treatments directly into cells.
"Instant On" Computing
The ferroelectric materials found in today's "smart cards" used in subway, ATM and fuel cards soon may eliminate the time-consuming booting and rebooting of computer operating systems by providing an "instant-on" capability as well as preventing losses from power outages.
NSF Press Release 09-074
CNA Continues Seminar Series
The Center for Nanostructure Applications (CNA) Seminar Series will be continuing in Fall 2009. All seminars will take place on Mondays in Walter Library, Room 402 at the University of Minnesota. Seminars begin with refreshments at 3:45pm and the talk is from 4-5pm, unless otherwise noted.
Nanotechnology Discussion Lists
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network has a number of open discussion lists for technology exchange for both users and non-users. These include lists for computation, biology, fabrication, and materials. Sign ups are accessible from the 'Contacts' page on the NNIN web site: www.nnin.org/nnin_contact.taf
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Nanoparticles Explored for Preventing Cell DamageSudipta Seal is enthralled by nanoparticles, particularly those of a rare earth metal called cerium. The particles are showing potential for a wide range of applications, from medicine to energy.
Several years ago, he and his colleagues engineered nanoparticles of cerium oxide (CeO2), a material long used in ceramics, catalysts, and fuel cells. Since then, the researchers found that cerium oxide nanoparticles have two additional medical benefits: they behave like an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress, and they can be fine-tuned to potentially deliver medical treatments directly into cells.
"Instant On" Computing
The ferroelectric materials found in today's "smart cards" used in subway, ATM and fuel cards soon may eliminate the time-consuming booting and rebooting of computer operating systems by providing an "instant-on" capability as well as preventing losses from power outages.
NSF Press Release 09-074
CNA Continues Seminar Series
The Center for Nanostructure Applications (CNA) Seminar Series will be continuing in Fall 2009. All seminars will take place on Mondays in Walter Library, Room 402 at the University of Minnesota. Seminars begin with refreshments at 3:45pm and the talk is from 4-5pm, unless otherwise noted.
Nanotechnology Discussion Lists
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network has a number of open discussion lists for technology exchange for both users and non-users. These include lists for computation, biology, fabrication, and materials. Sign ups are accessible from the 'Contacts' page on the NNIN web site: www.nnin.org/nnin_contact.taf
