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In this episode, we introduce the applications and types of nanotechnology that can be found in our everyday cosmetics! From toothpaste to sunscreens, nanoscience is everywhere.

References: 

Bendle, Simone.  Weighing the pros and cons of nano ingredients Published April 16th 2015 from https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2015/04/16/Weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-nano-ingredients Accessed December 23, 2020 

Raj, S., Jose, S., Sumod, U. S., & Sabitha, M. (2012). Nanotechnology in cosmetics: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 4(3), 186–193. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.99016

FDA (USA) Cosmetics Nanotechnology https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-science-research/cosmetics-nanotechnology  Accessed December 23, 2020 

Melo, A., Amadeu, M. S., Lancellotti, M., Hollanda, L. M. D., &  Machado, D.. (2015). THE ROLE OF NANOMATERIALS IN COSMETICS: NATIONAL  AND INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASPECTS. Química Nova. https://doi.org/10.5935/0100-4042.20150042

FDA (USA) Nanotechnology—Over a Decade of Progress and Innovation: A REPORT BY THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Published July 2020 https://www.fda.gov/media/140395/download Accessed December 23, 2020 

Nanoparticles in Sunscreens https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/nanoparticles-in-sunscreen/ Accessed December 23, 2020 

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In this episode, we discuss how nanotechnology can help provide solutions to pandemics. The current situation of 2020, as severe as it is, showcases the need for improved technology in the areas of detection and virus protection.

References:

Lekamge, S., et al. (2018). "The Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Three Freshwater Invertebrates With Different Life Strategies: Hydra vulgaris, Daphnia carinata, and Paratya australiensis." Frontiers in Environmental Science 6.

Ferdous, Z. and A. Nemmar (2020). "Health Impact of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review of the Biodistribution and Toxicity Following Various Routes of Exposure." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(7): 2375.

Zhao, Z., et al. (2020). A simple magnetic nanoparticles-based viral RNA extraction method for efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Seo, G., et al. (2020). "Correction to Rapid Detection of COVID-19 Causative Virus (SARS-CoV-2) in Human Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens Using Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor." ACS Nano 14(9): 12257-12258.

Nielsen, K. "Silver. A powerful weapon against microbes." Retrieved October 20, 2020, from https://www.coloplast.com/products/wound/articles/silver-a-powerful-weapon-against-microbes/#section=Reference-list_463946.

What is the best analogy explaining vaccination to laypeople? Posted by mobyhead1 (2013), accessed November 20, 2020

Balagna, C., Perero, S., Percivalle, E., Nepita, E.V., Ferraris, M.,  2020. Virucidal effect against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 of a silver  nanocluster/silica composite sputtered coating. Open Ceramics 1, 100006 

Jeremiah, S.S., Miyakawa, K., Morita, T., Yamaoka, Y., Ryo, A., 2020.  Potent antiviral effect of silver nanoparticles on SARS-CoV-2.  Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 533, 195–200

Fenton, G. " ZEN Graphene-Enhanced Materials for Next-Level Performance." accessed November 20, 2020 from https://www.zengraphene.com/?utm_source=InvestorIntel&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=Zen&utm_content=ad 

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Nanotechnology – what is it good for? Absolutely everything!

In this episode, we go over areas where nanotechnology has a big impact.

References:

Nanotechnology Timeline: Nanotechnology Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2020

Biodegradable mask: Sevunts, Levon.   “British Columbia scientists develop a biodegradable face mask” Accessed Dec 30, 2020. 

Mohapatra, S. S., et al. (2020). "Advances in Translational Nanotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities." Applied Sciences 10(14): 4881.

Mohammed, Y. H., et al. (2019). "Support for the Safe Use of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Sunscreens: Lack of Skin Penetration or Cellular Toxicity after Repeated Application in Volunteers." Journal of Investigative Dermatology 139(2): 308-315.

Environment:

1. Snowdon, M. R. and R. L. Liang (2020). Chapter 16 - Electrospun filtration membranes for environmental remediation. Nanomaterials for Air Remediation. A. Abdeltif, A. A. Assadi, P. Nguyen-Tri, T. A. Nguyen and S. Rtimi, Elsevier: 309-341

2. Broom, D. P., & Hirscher, M.. (2016). Irreproducibility in hydrogen storage material research. Energy & Environmental Science, 9(11), 3368–3380.

Solar Energy: 

1. Trotta, F., & Mele, A. (Eds.). (2019). Nanosponges: Synthesis and Applications. John Wiley & Sons. Pg12-14.

2. Vandenbosch, G. A. E., & Ma, Z.. (2012). Upper bounds for the solar energy harvesting efficiency of nano-antennas. Nano Energy, 1(3), 494–502. 

3. Schlichtenmayer, M., & Hirscher, M.. (2012). Nanosponges for hydrogen storage. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(20), 10134. 

Health care:

1. Fokkert, M, J. et al. (2017). Performance of the FreeStyle libre flash glucose monitoring system in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Diab Res Care, 5(1), e000320. 

2. Perez, M. V. et al., (2019). Rationale and design of a large-scale, app-based study to identify cardiac arrhythmias using a smartwatch: The apple heart study. American Heart Journal, 207, 66-75.

Toothbrush:

The Secret of MISOKA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2020

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In this episode, we will cover our first LIT UPDATE about doing research in industry vs in academia, and refer to our experiences. We discuss why nanotechnology is so important for both university research and business research.

Innovation Cup link (Americas)

References:

UNESCO Science Report: Towards 2030 by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2017, 820pp,

Lit Update: Schultz, D. and L.-C. Campeau (2020). "Harder, better, faster." Nature Chemistry 12(8): 661-664.

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of IMNANO – where we discuss nanotechnology and nanoscience in a fun and interactive way. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and our current research projects: nanotube biosensors and nanotube transistors, our inspirations and why we decided to go into this field. Tune in to find out more!

Our Publications:

Irfani - Li, Z., et al. (2019). "Towards label-free, wash-free and quantitative B-type natriuretic peptide detection for heart failure diagnosis." Nanoscale 11(39): 18347-18357.

Monika - Snowdon, M. R., et al. (2019). "Sonication-Enhanced Alignment Relay Technique for the Orientation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes." ACS Applied Nano Materials 2(10): 6637-6645.

References

1. Biosensors: Bhalla, N., Jolly, P., Formisano, N., & Estrela, P. (2016). Introduction to biosensors. Essays in biochemistry, 60(1), 1–8. 

2. Leland C. Clark: Heineman, W. R., & Jensen, W. B. (2006). Leland C. clark jr. (1918–2005). Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 21(8), 1403-1404. 

3. Marie Curie: Nobel Lectures, Physics 1901-1921, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1967

4. Cleopatra the Alchemist:

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