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Below is a collection of informative and interesting Nanotechnology websites we have come across. 
 
The list is updated regularly, but if you think we've missed anything out, or you find any problems please contact us and let us know!
 
  
 
Research
 

Dti Centres of Excellence
 
BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) offers a comprehensive capability in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) to both industry and academia. Providing concept guidance, through to detailed design, fabrication and prototype / product evaluation.
   
Begbroke Nano aims to provide companies involved in MNT with unrivalled facilities for materials characterisation. By forming partnerships with leading analytical equipment manufacturers the Department of Materials at Oxford University are using the funding to provide a dedicated suite for the analysis of micro and nanoscaled structures.
   
The DTI funded Bio-Nanotechnology Centre (UK MNT BNC), opened in summer 2006 at Imperial College London. The Centre is a ?state-of-the-art? facility for rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept R&D, and characterisation of nanomaterials.
   
AML was founded in 1992, and was one of the first companies in the world to exploit the hugely important and strategic, frontiers MEMS technology.
 
CEMMNT is the first UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology and Characterisation specific to micro- and nanotechnology.
 
Dolomite provides design, development and manufacture of glass microfluidic devices and systems. They have significant experience in developing microfluidic chips and supporting systems including fluidic and electrical interfaces, pumps, sensors, valves, control systems and software.
 
Eminate is a ground-breaking initiative to provide open access for industry to a suite of state-of-the-art fabrication and characterisation equipment at BioCity Nottingham, UK. The iniative is focussed on the growth, synthesis and evaluation of nano-structured materials, and is set to revolutionise and revitalise areas of traditional industrial strength across many sectors.
 
Photonix provides access to the microfabrication tools and infrastructure to support development of micro-optics and optoelectronics. This includes supporting companies, research institutes and universities. It also offers serviced office accommodation and laboratories to support visiting companies using its facilities and is an incubator of high-tech companies.
 
Materials Solutions provides answers to problems associated with materials measurement, testing, standards, design, usage and characterisation.
 
metaFAB offers innovative, high-level solutions based MicroNanoTechnology convergence. This includes Multidisciplinary contract R&D, Direct hands-on access to MNT tools, Convergent MNT training, Provision for ?Embedded Teams', Industrial MNT equipment demonstration, Entrepreneurial business counselling, MNT proof-of-principle demonstrators, Supply-chain sign-posting.
 
A commercial service offering a comprehensive range of micro and nano engineering and fabrication process technologies for many different materials, supported by in-house design capability and quality controlled by ISO9000 QA system.
 
NanoCentral is for promotion of safe, beneficial, commercialisation of nanomaterials by acting as the Hub of a Network. Its spokes are Providers of leading edge technologies and equipment covering nanomaterial manufacturing, characterisation and use.
 
Nanoforce was founded exploit and disseminate nano technology to creative industries and beyond. It is located in a purpose-built facility providing of lab space equipped with up-to-date processing, analytical and physical testing equipment to undertake product research and development. Nanoforce's major activities are focused on the application of nano technology to films, fibres, textile and ceramics.
 
Fabrication of nanoscale devices and structures.
 
Micro and Nano prototyping, process development and production.
 
Silicon-based MEMS foundry.
 
The UK Laser Micromachining Centre (UK-LMC) provides state-of-the-art laser micromachining and microfabrication solutions for industry and research.
 
150mm multimaterial & bio-MEMS.
 
Micro and nano moulding of polymers, metals, ceramics & nanocomposites. Email contact only for further information.
 
Nanoparticulate production (as part of NanoCentral). Email contact only for further information.
 
Micro structures on polymer (microfluidics emphasis). Email contact only for further information.
 
 


Major National Initiatives
 
The Nanotechnology KTN Formerly called the MNT. The UK's knowledge transfer network for nanotechnology.
 
National Nanotechnology Initative
A US federal Research and Development program established to coordinate multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.
 
Nanonet Japan Run by Mext - the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This site is the home of the Japan Nanonet Bulletin, and one of the main source of information on nanotechnology activities in Japan.
 
CORDIS Nanotechnology CORDIS Nanotechnology provides an overview of nanotechnology related activities at the European Commission.
 
 
 
Background
 
Nanotechnology Basics
 
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Education Portal Nanotechnology Education portal with materials for all ages of school children, University students and teacher resources.
 
Nanoforum Education Tree The Nanotechnology Education Tree is designed to give an introduction to nanotechnology applications in health, the environment, energy, electronics and modern life. It also provides information on some of the societal implications of nanotechnology, some of the myths and a timeline of some of the key nanotechnology developments.
 
Wikipedia - Nanotechnology Nanotechnology basics from Wikipedia.
 
 
 
Nano Education
 
Erasmus Mundus Europe's most comprehensive and ambitious master programme in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
 
Nanomasters Institute of Nanotechnology Masters Course Listings.
 
Green Facts Nanotechnology information from GreenFacts, bringing complex scientific consensus reports on health and the environment to the reach of non-specialists
   
NanoHUB

The nanoHUB is a web-based resource for research, education and collaboration in nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology Intro Course This 10 hour, 4 part nanotechnology short course provides an introduction to all things nano.
 
 
 
Nano for Kids
 
Nanotechnology - Small Science, Big Deal Dti supported initiative run by the Science Museum. Introduction to nanotechnology for school children with real life examples of use, and good games.
 
The Big Picture - Nanoscience Teacher and student resource for teaching students of 16+ about nanotechnology.
 
Nanotech kids Introduction to nanotechnology for children.
 
Nanotech Overview Powerpoint presentation aimed at children aged 10-13.
 
When Things Get Small From the University of California.
 
Nanokids Nanokids is dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the nanoscale world and the emerging molecular research and technology that is rapidly expanding internationally.
 
Nano Reisen An interactive introduction to Nanotechnology, avaliable in English, German, Spanish and French.
 
 
 
 
Government
 
UK Government Organisations
 
DEFRA - Nanotechnology Defra works to promote the responsible development, use and fate of nano-scale materials. Its primary role in this respect is to manage any potential risks to the environment and to maximise the environmental benefits of nanotechnologies.
 
Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution is an independent standing body established in 1970 to advise the Queen, the Government, Parliament and the public on environmental issues.
 
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain.
 
 
 
Non-UK Government Pages
 
BAuA The Nanotechnology programme of the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA).
 
National Nanotechnology Initiative The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is a US federal R&D program established to coordinate the multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.
 
National Researchers Network Center of Japan The Nanonet Nanotechnology Network Centre was launched in April, 2007 to provide effective support to ?MEXT Nanotechnology Network Project? of Japan. It is a knowledge transfer network for nanotechnology, operated by the National Institute for Materials Science.
 
Nano Quebec NanoQuebec, is a not-for-profit corporation organization playing a central role in the structuring and planning of efforts in nanotechnology in Quebec.
 
NIOSH NIOSH is the leading US federal agency conducting research and providing guidance on the occupational safety and health implications and applications of nanotechnology.
 
NASA NASA's Nanotechnology Research Initiative. Includes a nanotechnology gallery with animations and pictures.
 
Veneto Nanotech Veneto Nanotech is an Italian Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network.
 
 
 
 
Journals
 
Nature The world's most highly citated multidisciplinary science journal.
 
Journal of Nanoparticle Research Interdisciplinnary Nanoparticle Science and Technology Journal.
 
NanoNow! Magazine Aimed at Industry, Government, Investors and Scientists.
 
Nanotoxicology A new journal which addresses research relating to the potential for human and environmental exposure, hazard and risk associated with the use and development of nano-structured materials.
 
Nature Nanotechnology Multidisciplinnary journal covering all areas of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
 
Particle and Fibre Toxicology An Open Access, peer-reviewed, online journal for new scientific data, hypotheses and reviews on the toxicological effects of particles and fibres.
 
Annals of Occupational Hygiene One of the world's top research journals on hazards and risks to health resulting from work, emphasising recognition, quantification, management and control of risk.