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Nanotechnology at the service of the Mining Industry 04/11/2022

Submitted by carmenibarra on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 19:57

 

Nanotechnological sensor monitors metal detachments from mechanical mining shovels in real time. The solution improves processes and the safety of workers. It also increases the useful life of mining equipment. A problem present in the crushing process is the grinding of metallic elements from the teeth of mechanical mining shovels. For this reason, Cedenna presented a new technological solution to detect the fall of these teeth, avoiding accidents and work stoppages.

 

Sensor to detect pesticides CEDENNA-INIA

Submitted by carmenibarra on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:45

In its latest edition, the Induambiente Magazine highlights the research carried out by researchers from the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) and the Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) to measure agrochemical residues in fresh fruits and vegetables, more quickly and at a lower cost than conventional laboratory techniques. With this, monitoring could be extended to small and medium-sized farmers, helping to deliver less contaminated agricultural products to the population.

At CEDENNA, the Minister of Agriculture learned about nanotechnological applications such as pesticide sensors to improve agricultural production

Submitted by carmenibarra on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:43

The Secretary of State visited the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CEDENNA, to learn about valuable innovations made by researchers to contribute to the agricultural sector and improve food quality and safety.

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Science against cancer: the future in a cup of coffee - Diario USACH.CL

Submitted by carmenibarra on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:40

Dr. Cristián Vilos, CEDENNA researcher and Associate Professor at the U. de Talca School of Medicine. Science feeds on our curiosity and imagination, especially when it is aimed at solving health problems as widespread and harmful as cancer, chronic pain or disabling muscular dystrophies.

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Scientific frauds by Dr. Eugenio Vogel - El Mercurio

Submitted by carmenibarra on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 21:38

In a recent article in the New York Times, Dr. Elisabeth Bik has addressed the recurring theme of scientific fraud. In a highly documented way, and with graphic elements, it illustrates irregularities in some publications in its area (microbiology). It is certainly not a new problem, nor one peculiar to a single field. Only the motivations change somewhat and the ways of doing it are modernized. Complaints appear everywhere, including those in our country..

Nanotechnology and R&D: the keys to visiting the CEDENNA center 25/11/2022

Submitted by carmenibarra on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 19:23
  • With the aim of promoting the linkage of R&D Centers with companies in the construction sector, the Technological Development Corporation, CDT, together with the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID) and Construye2025 organized, last Wednesday, November 23 , a visit to the Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), which was attended by

Founded in 2009, CEDENNA is one of the main research centers in Chile, of a multidisciplinary nature, made up of more than 70 doctors belonging to various national universities and with more th

Welcome ITER!

Submitted by carmenibarra on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 17:27

Column by Dr. Dr. Eugenio Vogel, Senior Associate Researcher at CEDENNA and Full Professor at the Universidad de La Frontera, in which he highlights that “what could become the first nuclear fusion reactor is being quietly built in the south of France , called ITER by its acronym in English (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). Unlike nuclear fission reactors, ITER uses the remaining energy that results from joining two heavy hydrogen atoms (or deuterium) to form an inert Helium atom, releasing energy.

The millionaire impact of nanotechnology in mining

Submitted by carmenibarra on Tue, 08/02/2022 - 17:28

“After six years of investigation, a group of researchers from the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), through their startup Sistrat, created a sensor that detects the detachment, in real time, of wear elements from mining shovel buckets. . A long-awaited solution to one of the main production problems in the mining sector, because it damages the primary crusher and delays operations, severely affecting productivity.

Chilean scientists identify key substances to better combat covid-19

Submitted by carmenibarra on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 19:18

When SARS-CoV-2 began its spread around the world, scientists quickly detected that the virus' Spike protein (which gives it its peculiar shape of crowns around it) was its key to entering human cells to cause infection.

Since then, the focus for developing treatments and vaccines has been on this protein. However, a group of Chilean researchers from the Center for the Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Cedenna) found that there are other key proteins that deserve attention.

Nanotechnology to detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables

Submitted by carmenibarra on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 16:16

Fluorescent nanoparticles will help determine the concentration of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. This technique is complementary to chromatography, which is traditionally used to detect pesticides. In addition, it would provide benefits such as a lower cost per analysis, as well as greater agility in the delivery of results.

Check the note published by El Mercurio Campo, in the attached file.

Nanoscience Photos

Nanoarrugas
Campos magnéticos coloridos
Rebeldía de las magnetizaciones
Nanohilos de Cobalto
Rebeldía de las magnetizaciones
Estrella de Vanadio
Autora: R. Abarca, Cedenna.
Nanoerizo
Impresión de nanovolcanes