Electrocatalysts for future fuels – Article
New nanoparticle catalysts are being created in New Zealand that will help provide hydrogen for fuel cells. These will help reduce our reliance on non-renewable fuel sources.
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NZ Research
This collection provides information about the work of New Zealand’s world-class science and technology sectors in relation to Nanoscience. Included are profiles of organisations carrying out work in this area.
List of NZ Research resource items
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Gold nanoparticles from plants – Article
Gold and alloy nanoparticles being created in plants at Massey University could be used as catalysts in fuel cells for the military and other complex chemical reactions.
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New nanoparticle shapes – Article
Scientists at Victoria University of Wellington are making new shapes of nanoparticles. These will help reduce poisonous emissions from car exhausts by making catalytic converters in cars more efficient.
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Quantum dots and medical research – Article
Nanoscale silicon quantum dots are being developed in New Zealand. They will be able to locate and show up cancerous cells in humans, and deliver drugs to them.
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Nanoscience at Massey University – Organisation
Massey University offers courses and cutting-edge research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. It plays an important role in the national and international research community.
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The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology – Organisation
The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is an organisation that involves scientists from around New Zealand. Scientists from different areas of expertise collaborate to carry out cutting-edge research.
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Nanoscience at Victoria University of Wellington – Organisation
The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences (SCPS) at Victoria University of Wellington has a wide range of teaching and research interests, including nanotechnology and materials science.