Welcome to edition number 1 of nanoFocus, bringing you all the latest exciting commercialisation opportunities in nanotechnology. nanoFocus is a bi-monthly newsletter brought to you by Nanoposts.com and the Technology Transfer Center (TTC).

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1. New Collaborative Opportunity: Novel silver on titanium dioxide films for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy

A UK-based research centre is seeking a partner for the following collaborative opportunity: they currently have a method to produce novel silver on titanium dioxide films for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy and are seeking companies (not universities) who might be able to undertake small scale production for their research purposes. They would require a flexible, quick response approach as they will need to modify the production method in accordance with the experimental findings. They need to be manufactured in a ‘clean’ environment. The centre is looking for someone who has experience producing surfaces of a similar nature and who understands the complexity of the subject area.

Please contact andy.garland@nanoposts.com if you can meet this need, with your name, contact details and brief description of how your expertise fits with this request.

2. Latest technologies for sale/licence  

Smart Anti-Microbial Coatings
A major problem in the manufacturing, building and related industries is the progressive deterioration and damage on surfaces due to UV attack, external weathering and bio- growth. http://www.nanoposts.com/htmldata/4/2007_05/509_1.html >>

Anti-Corrosion Nanocoatings
Beside excellent corrosion protection a lot of additional useful functionalities, like “easy-to-clean” effect, scratch resistance, high temperature resistance, etc.
http://www.nanoposts.com/htmldata/1/2007_05/487_1.html >>

Intelligent polymers that possess a molecular memory
We are developing intelligent polymers that possess a molecular memory thanks to an imprinting process at the molecular level. This memory enables the polymer to repeatedly recognise and bind a target compound with a very high selectivity.
http://www.nanoposts.com/htmldata/12/2007_05/422_1.html >>

Nanostructured quantum wells for thermophotovoltaics and smart windows
This group has pioneered the use of nanostructured quantum wells (QWs) to enhance the efficiency of solar ells. One possible application is intelligent blinds to minimise internal glare can be replaced by small, nearly transparent, solar modules based on third generation photovoltaic cells.
http://www.nanoposts.com/htmldata/4/2007_04/177_1.html >>

Find our about these technologies and many more at nanoposts.com.

4. Coming soon: New reports from TTC  

Nanotechnologies for Healthcare and Life Sciences
Latest innovations in healthcare and life sciences, including leading-edge research in universities, research centres and companies.
Available mid August 2007.  

Nanotechnology Worldwide 2007
Who’s doing what in nanotechnology worldwide in 2007, in universities, research groups, research centres, networks, government bodies, multinationals and SMEs. This 600 plus page will be available on CD, electronically by download, or by hard copy.
Available end July 2007.  

Nanocoatings
Latest innovations in nanotechnology and coatings for various markets, including leading-edge research in universities, research centres and companies.
Available September 2007.

Commercialising Nanotechnology 2007
Commercial activity in nanotechnology worldwide in over 1000 companies, segmented by market.
Available October 2007.

To register your interest in these reports please contact andy.garland@nanoposts.com.

If you are interested in a specially commissioned report covering areas of greatest interest to your company or market then please contact andy.garland@nanoposts.com.

5. Latest figures on government funding, companies and applications in nanotechnology worldwide

The Technology Transfer Center (TTC) has just published the latest figures on:

• National government spending in nanotechnology worldwide in major countries with national nanotechnology strategies and initiatives;
• Number of nanotechnology companies in Europe and Asia-Pacific in 2007;
• Market application focus of companies in Europe and Asia-Pacific in 2007.

Go to http://www.nano.org.uk/reports/nanofund_commerc.pdf to access these figures.

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