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SpecialChem - Jan 14, 2010
The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK`s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced the date of its first workshop aimed at raising awareness of the manufacture and uses of electrospun nanofibres.
Electrospinning is a fairly new technique used in the manufacture of continuous nanofibres in polymer, organic and inorganic materials, which opens new possibilities for developing materials for a wide range of markets. Uses range from regenerative medicine and energy storage to environmental remediation.
The event, which will present new developments in electrospinning, is a collaboration between the NanoKTN`s HiPerNano and NanoMiTE Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Dr Martin Kemp, Theme Manager at the NanoKTN says, "With expert presentations and opportunities for networking, this workshop will bring together experts from different market sectors to explore the possibilities for developing new products and collaborations"
Presentations will be delivered by a number of industry experts, including Professor Tony Ryan, a leading expert in `soft` nanotechnology at the University of Sheffield. This workshop will be of interest to all those exploring new technological solutions in the fields of Medicine and healthcare (e.g. tissue engineering, wound treatment, cosmetics, medical devices), and Clean Tech (e.g. energy storage, water filtration).
Established by the Technology Strategy Board, the NanoKTN is managed by Centre for Process Innovation Ltd, a leading technology development and consulting company.
About NanoKTN
The NanoKTN facilitates the transfer of knowledge and experience between industry and research, offering companies dealing in small-scale technology access to information on new processes, patents and funding as well as keeping up-to-date with industry regulation. The four broad areas that the NanoKTN focuses on are: Promoting and facilitating knowledge exchange, supporting the growth of UK capabilities, raising awareness of Nanotechnology, and providing thought leadership and input to UK policy and strategy.
About Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs)
Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) are national networks in specific fields of technology or business application, which bring together people from businesses, universities, research, finance, the public sector and technology organisations to stimulate innovation through knowledge exchange. Funded by the Technology Strategy Board, their activities play an increasingly important role in the development of the Government`s technology strategy, and help to feed and drive the Collaborative Research & Development Programme and other innovation interventions. There are currently 24 KTNs with a total membership of about 25,000 people.
About CPI
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) was established by One NorthEast as a UK wide resource to stimulate and drive innovation within the Process Industry. Working with global industry partners and leading research universities CPI is committed to delivering world-class, groundbreaking applied research and development.
About The Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board is a business-led executive nondepartmental public body, established by the government. Its role is to promote and support research into, and development and exploitation of, technology and innovation for the benefit of UK business, in order to increase economic growth and improve the quality of life.
Source: NanoKTN
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