http://www.ki.si/ Kemijski inštitut en http://www.ki.si/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.ki.si/ 18 16 Kemijski inštitut TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/dr-barbara-mohar-s-soavtorji-prejela-zlato-diplomo-za-inovacijo/ Otočec, June 2010 - Dr. Barbara Mohar, head of the Laboratory for Organic and Medicinal Chemistry... Otočec, June 2010 - Dr. Barbara Mohar, head of the Laboratory for Organic and Medicinal Chemistry received, along with co-authors, a Gold Diploma from the Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela krajina for their innovation: Procedure for preparing ezetimibe and its derivatives.

• Gold Diploma

]]> Novice Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:01:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/-53d40a9424/ Ljubljana, 12. julij 2010 - Direktor Kemijskega inštituta Janko Jamnik in direktor podjetja HTZ... Novice Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:26:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/dr-janez-vrtovsek-prejel-dve-zlati-priznanji-gzs/ Junij, 2010 - Dr. Janez Vrtovšek (Laboratorij za okoljske vede in inženirstvo) je prejel dve zlati... Zmanjševanje porabe vode v proizvodnji furnirja.
Savinjsko-šaleška gospodarska zbornica (SŠGZ) je na priložnostni slovesnosti prav tako podelila priznanja najboljšim inovatorjem. Zlato priznanje je podelila dr. Janezu Vrtovšku za inovacijo: Športna plastenka Aqua Vallis.

Zlati priznanji Zapisala: B. Pirc]]> Novice Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/preglovo-nagrado-prejel-prof-miran-gaberscek/ Ljubljana, 16.6.2010 - Letos decembra bomo obeležili 80. obletnico smrti Friderika Pregla, velikega... dr. Miran Gaberšček, vodja Laboratorija za elektrokemijo materialov na Kemijskem inštitutu in izredni profesor na Fakulteti za kemijo in kemijsko tehnologijo Univerze v Ljubljani. Več o tem in utemeljitev nagrade  Nekaj utrinkov s slavnostne prireditve:    Ministra Gregorja Golobiča sta pričakala Marta Svoljšak (članica Upravnega odbora KI) in direktor KI Janko Jamnik Udeleženci slavnostnega dogodka (od leve proti desni, 1. vrsta): Marta Svoljšak, minister Gregor Golobič, Janko Jamnik, rektor UL Stane Pejovnik, in Albin Pintar Akademik Janez Levec, lanskoletni dobitnik Velike Preglove nagrade za raziskovalno delo je imel kratko znanstveno predavanje z naslovom Mokra oksidacija organskih specij v industrijskih odpadnih vodah.
Od ideje do procesa... Foto: J. Stare Zapisala: B. Pirc ]]> Novice Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:16:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/priznanje-zelena-pisarna-2010/ Na slovesnosti 17. junija 2010 na Fužinskem gradu v Ljubljani je GV Planet podelil priznanja Zelena... Zelena pisarna 2010, ki je bil odprt do konca marca, so se lahko prijavile organizacije javnega in zasebnega sektorja, ali njihovi posamezni oddelki, ki opravljajo predvsem pisarniško dejavnost, in ki želijo s svojim delovanjem opozarjati na okoljski problem ter ga na ustrezen način reševati.  Priznanje je prevzela Urša Jerše, ki je ob tem povedala: "Na priznanje za Zeleno pisarno 2010 smo se prijavili zaradi promocije naše dobre prakse v javnosti, saj si želimo predvsem razširiti okoljsko zavest v javnem sektorju, kjer je Kemijski inštitutu med prvimi, ki je prejel tovrstno priznanje in ki je načrtno začel z izvajanjem okoljske politike. Menimo, da je to spodbuda in dober zgled za celotni javni sektor, ki na tem področju še vedno močno zaostaja za najboljšimi v zasebnem sektorju. Pridobitev priznanja Zelena pisarna 2010 ima za naš inštitut veliko vrednost in ni le potrditev naših prizadevanj, ampak je predvsem spodbuda in motivacija za naprej.« Več o priznanju Zelena pisarna]]> Novice Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:03:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/simpozij-symposium-on-nucleic-acid-chemistry-structure-and-interactions/ NMR center s Kemijskega inštituta organizira mednarodni simpozij z naslovom "Symposium on... NMR center s Kemijskega inštituta organizira mednarodni simpozij z naslovom "Symposium on Nucleic Acid Chemistry, Structure and Interactions", od 29. - 31. maja 2010 v Novi Gorici.  V zadnjem času je prišlo do odkritja mnogih do sedaj neznanih funkcij, ki jih opravljajo nukleinske kisline v metabolizmu živih organizmov, velik razcvet pa doživljajo tudi v nanotehnologiji. Simpozij o kemiji nukleinskih kislin, strukturah in interakcijah bo na enem mestu zbral vodilne znanstvenike, ki se ukvarjajo z nukleinskimi kislinami iz Evrope, ZDA, Koreje, Kitajske in Japonske. Predavatelji bodo predstavili rezultate svojih najnovejših raziskav s področij sinteze modificiranih heterociklov, nukleozidov in oligonukleotidov. Te molekule imajo velik potencial kot terapevtske učinkovine naslednje generacije kot so npr. kratki oligonukleotidi, ki delujejo preko mehanizma RNA interference. Poleg tega so modificirani oligonukleotidi uporabni tudi v diagnostične namene. En del simpozija bo posvečen G-kvadrupleksom, s katerimi se intenzivno ukvarjamo tudi na našem inštitutu. Predstavljene bodo tako eksperimentalne kot računske metode za določanje struktur nukleinskih kislin. Poseben poudarek bo na določanju 3D struktur z NMR spektroskopijo, ki je glavno raziskovalno orodje Nacionalnega NMR centra, centra odličnosti. NMR spektroskopija omogoča vpogled v prostorsko strukturo in dinamiko nukleinskih kislin z atomsko resolucijo. Predstavljena bodo tudi nova dognanja na temo bioloških funkcij nukleinskih kislin in interakcij med nukleinskimi kislinami ter malimi molekulami in proteini. Z organizacijo simpozija pričakujemo, da bomo  pripomogli k še večji prepoznavnosti našega NMR centra v Sloveniji in po svetu. Med udeleženci pričakujemo velik delež doktorskih študentov, ki šele začenjajo svojo raziskovalno kariero na področju nukleinskih kislin. Seveda bo simpozij zanimiv tudi za raziskovalce z doktoratom, ki že imajo izkušnje z nukleinskimi kislinami ali pa so na tem področju začeli delati pred kratkim. Več informacij o simpoziju je dostopnih na spletni strani: http://www.nmr.ki.si/snacsi2010/ . ]]> Novice Dogodki Sat, 29 May 2010 08:00:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/nagrajene-inovacije-kemijskega-instituta/ Ljubljana, 18 May 2010 – Yesterday, at the third business festival of the Ljubljana region... Ljubljana, 18 May 2010 – Yesterday, at the third business festival of the Ljubljana region (INNOVATION – CHALLENGES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2010) organised by the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce - Ljubljana Regional Chamber, awards and accolades for innovations were officially presented. The National Institute of Chemistry participated with three innovations and received awards for all of them.   Gold was awarded for:   The use of nanocomposites for protecting commercial absorbers in solar collectors against corrosion By: Matjaž Koželj, Boris Orel, Angela Šurca Vuk, Ivan Jerman and Janko Jamnik, all from the National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana     Silver was awarded for:   Liquefied wood – a raw material for adhesives, polyurethane foams and other polymeric materials By: Matjaž Kunaver, Vesna Tišler, Sergej Medved and Andrej Kržan from the National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, and the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Department of Wood Technology   and   The use of nanocomposite coatings in solar heat collection systems By: Matjaž Koželj, Boris Orel, Miha Steinbucher, Ivan Jerman, Marjanca Vodlan and Matjaž Hafner from the National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, and Helios TBLUS, Domžale      Assist. Prof. Dr Matjaž Kunaver with silver award        Group photo of the recipients of all the awards and diplomas  Brigita Pirc  ]]> Novice Wed, 19 May 2010 09:04:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/prejeli-smo-certifikat-druzini-prijazno-podjetje/ We are pleased and proud to announce that we were awarded the Family Friendly Enterprise... We are pleased and proud to announce that we were awarded the Family Friendly Enterprise Certificate on 14 May 2010. The award, which recognises the compatibility of the family and professional life of our employees and was awarded by the Ekvilib Institute in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs, is also an obligation to continue these efforts, as we would like to become an even better partner to our employees and their families. ]]> Novice Interne novice Fri, 14 May 2010 09:00:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/nov-instrument-v-laboratoriju-za-analizno-kemijo/ Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS 3936L75, manufactured by TSI) or a Spectrometer for counting... Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS 3936L75, manufactured by TSI) or a Spectrometer for counting submicronic particles The SMPS 3936 spectrometer is the only instrument of its type in Slovenia. It ensures the highest resolution and the most accurate measurements of submicronic (nano) particles according to size and the measurements of their number concentration. The SMPS 3936 is composed of two functional parts:
• The 3080 Electrostatic Classifier with a Differential Mobility Analyzer (DMA, model 3081 Long) and a built-in aerosol neutraliser (model 3077A with a β-source with ⁸⁵Kr) and • A Condensation Particle Counter, CPC 3775. The SMPS 3936 ensures:
• a wide particle size measuring range from 2.5 to 1000 nm; • rapid results: it enables measurements in very short time intervals (the shortest interval is 30 sec.) and displays data using 167 size channels; • the adjustable flow of sampling air additionally ensures flexibility, as this allows the selection of the size range that we require; • a wide concentration area: from 0 to 10⁸ particles/ cm³; • easy control of measurements; • the spectrometer is completely transportable and allows field measurements.
Possible uses:
The spectrometer allows unsurpassed and proven possibilities for research, which include:
• basic aerosol research; • research in the field of nanotechnology; • atmospheric and climate research; • measurements of air quality in living areas; • measurements of air quality in industrial areas; • research into materials; • toxicological studies of the inhalation of particles; • the characterisation of powder and other diverse aerosols; • testing filters etc.
If interested, you are welcome to visit the Laboratory of Analytic Chemistry (contact: dr. Irena Grgić) An example of use: A graphic representation of the concentration of particles (the number of particles per cubic centimetre of air) in relation to the diameter of particles in the measuring period from 20 to 28 April in Krvavec, when we measured the volcanic ash over Slovenia. We measured particles with aerodynamic diameters from 14 to 670 nm. ]]> Novice Thu, 13 May 2010 09:15:00 +0200 http://www.ki.si/en/news/single-prikaz/news/novica/ekipa-slovenije-nominirana-za-nagrado-world-innovation-award/ The Slovenian team that, under the guidance of Dr Roman Jerala from the National Institute of... The Slovenian team that, under the guidance of Dr Roman Jerala from the National Institute of Chemistry, achieved outstanding successes in the last four years at the world competition of research projects in synthetic biology (iGEM), has been nominated for this year's award in the area of biotechnology, given by the World Technology Network. These awards are presented to the most important world innovators for achievements that promise to have the greatest long-term effect. The World Technology Award is given by the World Technology Network (WTN) in association with the magazines Time, Fortune, Science/AAAS and NASDAQ, CNN and others. The WTN awards are regarded as some of the most prestigious and cover a range of areas of innovation, from the world of technology and their interdisciplinary applications to the arts. The WTN was established in 1997 by James P. Clark. Today, the organisation brings together over 200 members from 34 countries, who select the finalists for awards. By being nominated, the finalists in turn earn life membership in the organisation. Its working motto is that people who are at the top in their field are able to create even more and achieve better results through collaboration with experts from other fields. Over the past years, award recipients have included a number of innovators who have left a stamp on the last decade, such as Craig Venter (the human genome), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Tim Berners Lee (World Wide Web), Linus Torvalds (Linux), Michael Graetzel (solar cells), Al Gore (climate changes) and Burt Rutan (SpaceshipOne). Some of the corporations to receive the awards are Genentech, Google, Sony, IBM, Apple, Space-X and the Weizman Institute. At last year's iGEM competition in synthetic biology, the Slovenian team prepared a completely new type of bionanomaterial, prepared in bacteria. The basic building blocks were designed to self-assemble into either a network or into particles a few tens of nanometres across. The team also presented the practical use of the materials for removing viruses and the prepared materials also show great potential with their possible uses in medicine delivery, catalysis, molecule separation, as a framework for assembling nanoscale electronic circuits, in the preparation of materials with special properties, etc. The project design and research work were mentored and carried out at the National Institute of Chemistry. Last year, the award for biotechnology went to the Alnylam company, which holds the key patents for interfering RNA technology, which also earned the Nobel Prize in 2006 and is promising a breakthrough in the treatment of many diseases. The award recipients will be announced on 25 June this year at the gala ceremony in the Time & Life building, New York, also attended by the Slovenian team leader Dr Roman Jerala from the National Institute of Chemistry. In 2002, the only Slovenian until now to find a place among the WTA finalists in the arts category was Marko Peljhan with his Atol project. Brigita Pirc]]> Novice Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:13:00 +0200