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	Feb 11, 2010 Nanotechnology Research Publications John Collins, CEO VeruTEK Technologies and George Hoag, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Director of Research and Development VeruTEK Technologies presented on the list of selected peer-reviewed manuscripts published in journals and reports produced by researchers in the Nanotechnology Research Program and EPA-funded researchers. For more information on publications and science activities, visit the Science Inventory. Science Inventory. Green Chemistry and Manufacturing Green Synthesis of Au Nanostructures at Room Temperature Using Biodegradable Plant Surfactants. M. N. Nadagouda, G. E. Hoag, J. B. Collins and R. S. Varma: Crystal Growth and Design, 9, in press (2009) DOI: 10.1021/cg9007685. Degradation of Bromothymol Blue by 'Greener' Nano-Scale Zero-Valent Iron Synthesized Using Tea Polyphenols. G. E. Hoag, J. B. Collins, J. L. Holcomb, J. R. Hoag, M. N. Nadagouda and R. S. Varma: J. Mater. Chem., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/b909148c.
	Feb 11, 2010 Non-toxic "green" nanoparticles In vitro biocompatibility of nanoscale zerovalent iron particles (NZVI) synthesized using tea polyphenols Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda, Alicia B. Castle, Richard C. Murdock, Saber M. Hussain and Rajender S. Varma A green protocol was used for the rapid generation of nanoscale zerovalent iron (NZVI) particles using tea polyphenols. The NZVI particles were subsequently examined for in vitro biocompatibility using the human keratinocyte cell (HaCaT) line as a representative skin exposure model. The cells were exposed to NZVI for time periods of 24 and 48 h. Biocompatibility was assessed using the methyl tetrazolium, or MTS, (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2 H-tetrazolium)) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays to determine in vitro cytotoxicity. The evaluation of mitochondrial function (MTS) and membrane integrity (LDH) in human keratinocytes showed that these green synthesized NZVI particles were nontoxic in the human keratinocytes exposed when compared with control samples synthesized using a borohydride protocol. In fact, in most cases, these green nanoparticles induced a prolific response in the cellular function even at the highest concentration (100g ml^-1).
	Feb 10, 2010 Varma Receives Visionary of the Year Award Dr. Raj Varma of NRMRL's Sustainable Technology Division was awarded the Green Technologies Visionary of the Year Award Oct. 14 at the Second Annual Green Technologies for the Environment Conference in Bloomfield, Conn. Varma received the award for developing new technology to generate zerovalent iron using tea polyphenals. Green technology company VeruTEK is currently exploring the commercialization of this technology with clients in the U.S. and worldwide for the remediation of pollutants such as halogenated materials. VeruTEK chief executive officer Dr. John Collins presented the award, noting that Varma's work will have profound effects on new efforts to clean up toxic materials in the environment.
	Nov 16, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Announces S-ISCO Closure of Contaminated New Jersey Site Using VeruSOLVE Peroxide
	Oct 19, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Hosts Largest Green Technologies for the Environment Conference with Cosponsors Yale University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Connecticut, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
	Oct 08, 2009 Green Technologies for the Environment FINAL Agenda
	Sep 24, 2009 VeruTEK Completes New Green Chemistry Remediation Project
	Sep 24, 2009 VeruTEK's Got the Green Nano-Clean for Toxic Dumps
	Sep 24, 2009 Second Annual Conference Green Technologies for the Environment Agenda
	Sep 23, 2009 Second Annual Conference Green Technologies for the Environment Invitation
	Aug 30, 2009 Second Annual Conference Green Technologies for the Environment Preliminary Agenda
	Aug 11, 2009 Second Annual Conference Green Technologies for the Environment Agenda
	Aug 10, 2009 Green Technologies for the Environment Conference Final Agenda
	Jul 30, 2009 Degradation of bromothymol blue by "greener" nano-scale zero-valent iron synthesized using tea polyphenols
	Jul 17, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Forms a Partnership with the Yale University Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering to Create New Green Chemistry Solutions
	Jul 16, 2009 Governor Rell: New Law Expands Protections for Brownfields Developers
	Jul 13, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Performs Another Successful Green Remediation of a Contaminated Site for a Fortune 100 Company - Announces Green Technology Conference to Be Held in October, 2009
	May 05, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies, Inc. Completes $2.0 Million Private Placement
	Apr 17, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Announces Cooperative Agreement with Carnegie Mellon University Technology Start-Up, Green Ox Catalysts
	Apr 14, 2009 Reduction of Microbiological Contaminants by Low Pressure Membrane Technologies
	Mar 17, 2009 VeruTEK Announces Contract with Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) to Implement Its Green Technologies
	Jan 20, 2009 Green Technologies for Environmental Cleanup and Green Job Creation.
	Jan 08, 2009 VeruTEK Technologies Completes Another In Place Remediation of Soils, DNAPL, and Groundwater at a Site Contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents
	Aug 10, 2008 Sentinal and Enterprise Reports "Oil Spill Clean-up Breaking New Ground in City"
	Jul 18, 2008 Smart Environmental Remediation Technologies Conference Final Agenda
	Dec 21, 2007 Conn. Co. Finds Alternative Way To Clean Soil.
	Sep 18, 2007 VeruTEK® gains regulatory approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the use of S-ISCOTM
	Jul 11, 2007 Hartford Courant- Washing Pollutants Out Of The Soil- Glastonbury Company Develops Promising Technology.
	Jul 10, 2007 Connecticut Business Journal Article Featuring VeruTEK®'s CEO and President Dr. John Collins.
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	VeruTEK®'s Laboratory Presents at the The Sixth International Conference: Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds in Monterey, California Presented by Battelle.
	VeruTEK® Technologies, Inc. Announces Intent to Suspend Filing Reports with Securities and Exchange Commission and to Reincorporate from Nevada to Delaware.
	VeruTEK® Announces Stabilization of Hydrogen Peroxide (Fenton's Chemistry) as a Breakthrough Green and Sustainable Environmental Technology.
	Use of Green Methods and Applications to Destroy Toxic Organics and Inorganic Compoundsin the Environment.
	11-03-08 VeruTEK® Completes In Place Remediation of Coal Tar-Contaminated Soils and Groundwater at at Former Manufactured Gas Plant Site.
	10-28-08 VeruTEK® Technologies Names Scott Saroff Vice President of Business Development and Field Services
	09-18-08 VeruTEK® Technologies Wins Energy, Environment, Green Tech Company of the Year.
	08-25-08 VeruTEK® Technologies Announces 2nd Quarter 2008 Financial Results

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