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Nanotechnology :: Technology

Carbon Nanotubes - an overview from the IoP

http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/1761
This Physicsweb article provides a detailed description of the discovery, properties and process for creating carbon nanotubes. Published by the Institute of Physics

Carbon Nanotubes - MSU resource

http://www.pa.msu.edu/cmp/csc/nanotube.html
This website is devoted to nanotubes and provides numerous links to other sites on the same subject.

Carbon Nanotubes - Reading University, UK

http://www.personal.rdg.ac.uk/~scsharip/tubes.htm
This is a personal compendium put together by Peter Harris of Reading University which provides a brief overview of carbon nanotubes with links to news stories, scientific references and commercial suppliers.

Nanoscience and nanotechnology

http://www.nanotec.org.uk/index.htm
The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) provides independent research and consultancy and training on occupational and environmental health, hygiene and safety. One of their areas of interest is nanoparticles for which 2 reviews have been done. These provide a balanced viewpoint on issues relating to human health and hygiene arising from exposure to nanoparticles.

Nanotechnology :: Organisations

Institute of Nanotechnology, UK

http://www.nano.org.uk
The IoN works closely with governments, universities, researchers, and companies worldwide on developing and promoting all aspects of nanotechnology. It also serves as a key organizer of international scientific events, conferences, and educational courses designed to encourage nanotechnology takeup by industry, as well as stimulating interest in less developed countries.

Institute of Occupational Medicine

http://www.iom-world.org
The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) provides independent research and consultancy and training on occupational and environmental health, hygiene and safety. One of their areas of interest is nanoparticles for which 2 reviews have been done. These provide a balanced viewpoint on issues relating to human health and hygiene arising from exposure to nanoparticles.

Nanoforum

http://www.nanoforum.org
Nanoforum is a European Union sponsored Thematic Network which provides a comprehensive source of information on all areas of Nanotechnology to the business, the scientific and social communities.

Project on Emerging Technologies

http://www.nanotechproject.org/
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies was established in April 2005 as a partnership between the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Project is dedicated to helping ensure that as nanotechnologies advance, possible risks are minimized, public and consumer engagement remains strong, and the potential benefits of these new technologies are realized.

Packaging :: Technology

Taking Pulp and Paper Further

http://www.fpac.ca/en/
The Forest Products Association of Canada's website provides information on forestry, economic aspects and links to further resources. Available in French and English.

Packaging :: Organisations

New Zealand Packaging Accord

http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/sustainable-industry/initiatives/packaging/#4
The New Zealand Ministry of the Environment has signed an Accord with packaging stakeholders to minimise waste. The Accord pages provide useful background information on the packaging lifecycle and recycling.

Packaging :: Other

Packaging Europe

http://www.packagingeurope.com
Packaging Europe is a web portal and magazine for the European Packaging industry with the latest news, articles of interest, events, job appointments, legislation and environment sections. It has a specific country by country news section.

PackNews

http://www.packnews.se/xp/pub/venstre/hoved
PackNews is the leading Swedish language packaging information and news portal.