Heart attack detectors to energy savers, B'lore Nano had it all

A single hand-held package which contains biosensor arrays using polymers to detect heart attack, can be made available for less than Rs 100.

Prof V Ramgopal Rao
IIT, Mumbai

There is tremendous scope for research in panel lighting that would be spread over a large area as compared to focused LED lighting. Organic thin film transistors could be used in paper like flexible displays and could offer all-polymer next generation display solutions.

Prof Sir Richard Friend Cavendish Laboratory
UK

Metal Nanorods can be used to manufacture very strong materials and for nano electronics. A collection of nano rods has excellent additive properties. Nano rods can be coated on metals to repel water.

Prof Pushan Ayub
TIFR, Mumbai

In Japan, a new leading concept titled “True Nano” has gained ground. “True Nano” is defined as an abrupt jump in science and technology. It is expected to have a large impact on the fields of research and science.

Prof Yoshio Bando
National Institute for Material Science
Japan

At a time when the world’s supplies of water and fossil fuels are nearly depleted, cheaper, local, sustainable and efficient means of energy are the need of the hour. Nano-based solutions can save sufficient amounts of energy.

Dr Hiran Vedam
Nanoholdings, Asia

Living cells are examples of intrinsic work in nano scale. Cellular compartmentalisation is the pillar of nano machines. Understanding nano architecture thoroughly can lead to creation of several applications.

Dr Satyajit Mayor
NCBS, Bangalore