There were a lot of science research applications making sure they had nano-something in their title or at least abstract so that the powers that be would give them a slice of the funds.

So old data repedeled with a better marketing approach wouldn't surprise me. Nor would it surprise me if it wasn't just a basis for a third year or honours project with the staff members getting top billing and the lucky undergrad might just get third spot rather then the ubiquitous et al.