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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.
CSIRO Nanosafety research program within the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency.
 
 
 
FP7 Projects 
 
Nanommune The Nanommune project aims to .assess whether ENPs interfere with key functions of the immune system in vitro and in vivo.
 
NanoTEST
NanoTEST aims to develop methodology alternative testing strategies and high-throughput toxicity testing protocols using in vitro and in silico methods for the risk assessment of nanoparticles used in medical diagnostics.
 
NANODEVICENANODEVICE aims to develop new concepts and methods for measuring and characterizing airborne nanoparticles with novel portable device(s) for workplaces.
 
NanoImpactNetNanoImpactNet is a multidisciplinary European network on the health and environmental impact of nanomaterials.
ENPRAThe ENPRA project is a major new European Framework 7 project to develop and implement a novel integrated approach for engineered nanoparticle (ENP) risk assessment.
ObservatoryNANOObservatoryNano is a European-wide observatory on nanotechnologies which brings together leading EU organizations who collectively have expertise in the technological; economic; societal/ethical; health, safety, and environmental analysis of nanotechnologies.
ENRHESENRHES aims to complete a comprehensive and critical scientific review of the health and environmental safety of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), metal and metal oxide nanomaterials.
NanCoreNanCore aims to design a novel microcellular polymer nanocomposite (MPNC) foam, with mechanical properties and cost characteristics allowing for a substitution of Balsa wood and PVC foam as core material for lightweight composite sandwich structures.
 
 
 
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.
Nano&Me Nano&Me provides balanced information about nanotechnologies and aims to be the hub of debate for everyone to discuss the important issues which arise from its use.
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.
 
 
 
 
Books
 
Nanoparticles and Occupational Health A Special Edition 'Book' of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research, which brings together work presented at the 2005 International Symposium on Nanotechnology and Occupational Health. It is edited by Andrew Maynard and David Pui.
 
Particle Toxicology This book brings together material written by international experts within the fields of molecular biology, physico-chemistry, toxicology and ecotoxicology. Some of the topics covered include deposition, translocation, particle composition, oxidative and nitrosative stress, particulate interactions in the pulmonary, cardiovascular and central nervous systems, and genotoxic effects of ultrafine and other particles. Edited by Prof. Paul Borm of Zuyd University Holland, and Prof. Ken Donaldson of Edinburgh University.
 
 
 
 
Nanotechnology Awareness
 
Risk
 
Nanoscience and nanotechnology - Joint study Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering In June 2003 the UK Government commissioned the Royal Society, the UK national academy of science, and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK national academy of engineering, to carry out an independent study of likely developments and whether nanotechnology raises or is likely to raise new ethical, health and safety or social issues which are not covered by current regulation. This publication formed the key basis for nanotechnology risk research in the UK. Its website covers this study in depth, and documents developments since then.
 
SnIRC The Safety of Nanomaterials Interdisciplinnary Research Centre (SnIRC) is a virtual interdisciplinary research centre aiming to research the toxicity, epidemiology, persistence, exposure pathways and bioaccumulation of manufactured nanoparticles and to develop methodologies and instrumentation for monitoring them.
 
Nanosafe 2 NANOSAFE2 is an EU funded project aiming to develop risk assessment and management for secure industrial production of nanoparticles.
 
NANOsafeNET NANOsafeNET, established in 2005 by the University of Oxford Begbroke Directorate aims to address concerns regarding the health and safety and environmental impact of nano-scale materials and components.
 
SNNI The Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative [SNNI] aims to develop new nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing approaches that offer a high level of performance, yet pose minimal harm to human health or the environment.
 
Centre for Responsible Nanotechnology The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology is a non-profit research and advocacy think tank concerned with the major societal and environmental implications of advanced nanotechnology.
 
Responsible Nano Code An initiative to develop a 'Responsible NanoCode' for businesses working with nanotechnologies.
 
NSEC Nano Risk Resources Nanotechnology Risk Information from the University of Wisconsin Maddison's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center.
 
 
 
Society & Ethics
 
ISIN - International Nanotechnology and Society Network The International Nanotechnology and Society Network (INSN) is a coalition of organizations and individuals involved in advancing knowledge, promoting institutional innovation, engaging policy processes, and improving decisions related to the societal impacts of nanotechnologies and other areas of innovation that nanotechnology may help to enable.
 
Meridian Institute Meridian Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help people solve problems and make informed decisions about complex and controversial societal issues.
 
NanoBio-RAISE NanoBioRaise is an EU FP6 funded project which aims to anticipate the societal and ethical issues likely to arise as nanobiotechnologies develop and to use the lessons from the GM debate to respond to the probable public concerns.
 
Small Talk - Discussing Nanotechnologies Small Talk is a collaboration exploring the aspirations and concerns of scientists and the public about nanotechnologies, as well as sharing these views with policymakers.
 
 
 
Nano Information Resources
 
CBEN Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology CBEN's mission is to discover and develop nanomaterials that enable new medical and environmental technologies.
 
Foresight Nanotechnology Institute Foresight is a US thinktank nanotechnology organisation, that aims to ensure the beneficial implementation of nanotechnology via guiding nanotechnology research, public policy and education to address the critical challenges surrounding the field.
 
Nanoforum - European Nanotechnology Gateway Nanoforum is a pan-European nanotechnology network funded by the European Union under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) to provide information on European nanotechnology efforts and support to the European nanotechnology community.
 
UK NANO - Making Nanotechnology Work UK NANO aims to create a coordinated, nationwide network enabling the UK to take forward nanotechnology ideas and make them a reality.
 
NanoCafe An information resource providing a casual atmosphere in which people who want to know more about nanotechnology can listen to experts, ask questions and share ideas.
   
Institute of Nanotechnology An established charitable organization created to foster, develop and promote all aspects of science and technology in those domains where dimensions and tolerances in the range of 0.1 nm to 100nm play a critical role.
   
EIPBN Micrograph Contest Zyvex Labs' annual 'Bizarre and Beautiful' Micrograph Contest provides a great public showcase for the diversity and beauty of life at the nanosale.
 
 
 
Standards and Regulation
 
BSI - British Standards Institute The BSI nanotechnology pages contain general nano information, and details of the BSI's 'Nano Nine' Standards publication.
   
ANSI - Nanotechnology Standards Panel The Americal National Standards Institue Nanotechnology Panel
   
ISO - International Organisation for Standardisation ISO TC 229 Nanotechnologies
   
OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development OECD's Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials Group
 
 
 
 
Nano Databases
 
NIOSH Nanoparticle Information Library (NIL) The goal of the NIOSH NIL is to help occupational health professionals, industrial users, worker groups, and researchers organize and share information on nanomaterials, including their health and safety-associated properties.
 
ICON EHS Database The ICON Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) database contains summaries (abstracts) and citations for research papers related to the EHS implications of nanoscale materials.
 
Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Inventories The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Inventories of nanotechnology and medicine, nanotechnology and consumer products, nanotechnology EHS research and Agrifood Nanotechnology Research.
 
NANOMIST A literary database from the NANOMIST Project.
 
 
 
 
Nano News Sources
 
Nanowerk Nanowerk contains an extensive nanotechnology directory, unique (and free) Nanomaterial database, nanotech conference database, daily news coverage, exclusive Spotlight articles plus a vast range of other information and links.
 
AZOnano A Free To Access Nanotechnology Information Site with extensive coverage of current nanotechnology issues.