Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL) and Isotron publish article on performance of Isotron's radionuclide fixative coatings
Thursday, June 5 2008In an article published in Health Physics’ June 2008 volume, PNNL reported on the performance of Isotron's radionuclide fixative coating for its long-term effectiveness in preventing the dispersal of radionuclide contamination in the event of a dirty bomb event. IsoFIX-RC™, the radionuclide fixative coating, was monitored over an extended period at the HAMMER facility at Richland, WA. The coating was shown to effectively hold cesium and cobalt contaminant simulants in place during the trial, while nearly all of the contamination spread via migration and aerosolization in two adjacent control plots. The article concludes that IsoFIX-RC is capable of fixing surface contamination in place for at least several months. The authors of this article also report that “Another potential benefit from the use of a filmforming fixative coating during emergency response to an RDD event could be psychological. The thick, white, highly visible IsoFIX-RC coating might provide reassurance to first responders and members of the public that protective measures are being implemented.”
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Isotron CEO Named among Top 25 Innovators in Seattle
Thursday, October 11 2007"From scientists using nanotechnology to invent the next generation of body armor to a food entrepreneur searching for the perfect taco, [SEATTLE BUSINESS MONTLY has] scoured the state for the creative thinkers who you may not yet know, but who are developing the products, inventions and business methods that have the most potential to affect your life."...
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Isotron Receives Mayor Greg Nickels 2007 Small Business Award
Tuesday, September 11 2007
Mayor Greg Nickels announced this year's 10 Mayor's Small Business Awards winners yesterday evening at a celebration at Town Hall. "Local businesses provide the unique character that makes Seattle such a great place to live," says Mayor Greg Nickels. "They're the economic engines that employ local people and provide services throughout our city - small business owners are my heros." Every year, ten small businesses in Seattle receive special recognition for their accomplishments through the Mayor's Small Business Awards presented by Wells Fargo. 2007 marks the 23rd year of the Mayor's Small Business Awards program.
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IsoCARC Technology is Fielded
Tuesday, September 4 2007Isotron’s next-generation Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (IsoCARC™) has been applied and is being evaluated in a field environment. The IsoCARC technology was developed under a Navy-sponsored Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract. Today, this advanced technology has been applied and evaluated on an advanced amphibious assault vehicle. This application and evaluation phase represents a major step towards full deployment of IsoCARC technology.
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RADBlock(tm) Featured on BBC World News Special Coverage of Dirty Bomb Response
Thursday, August 2 2007
BBC News :
"Pagers to detect personal radiation exposure have already been issued to some ambulance services in Britain.
A dirty bomb would use radioactive material wrapped around conventional explosive.
Although it is estimated that the inclusion of radioactive isotopes would cause very few immediate additional casualties there could still be a major psychological effect, with some people trying to flee the affected area and local businesses seriously damaged.
In the worst-case scenario, whole areas could be rendered uninhabitable for up to several months or even years."
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Seattle’s Economic Development Director Tours Isotron and Modumetal
Friday, June 1 2007Seattle, WA – Seattle’s Director of Economic Development, Susan Shannon, toured the facilities of Isotron and Modumetal on Thursday, May 31, 2007, seeing firsthand the cutting edge technology that is helping to place Isotron and Modumetal on the list of emerging nanotechnology firms. "I am most impressed with the vision, creativity and innovation of Isotron and Modumetal," said Seattle's Office of Economic Development Director Susan Shannon. "These small companies, headquartered in Seattle, represent the true spirit of invention that makes our community unique. They're making great leaps in the use of nanotechnology that may result in stronger, lighter weight materials, as well as cutting edge technology to protect our water supplies and communities." Joining Shannon during the tour was Seattle City Councilmember Jan Drago, and Damian Cordova, Staff Assistant to Congressman Jim McDermott.
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EPA Awards Contract to Isotron to Advance Water Infrastructure Security Technology
Tuesday, January 30 2007
January 2007 (Seattle, WA) - Water security has become a national priority following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. EPA has awarded Isotron a contract to develop a novel water treatment that will mitigate the threat of radionuclide contamination, such as that resulting from a terrorist release of radioactive material into the water supply. This technology is further expected to result in technology that is broadly applicable to other waterborne contaminants.
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