Nanotechnology

The way that nanoparticles behave in the environment is extremely complex. There is currently a lack of systematic experimental data to help understand them comprehensively,... More

Thermoelectric generators can create electricity from heat, thereby regaining energy. Nevertheless, they consist of rare and/or toxic materials. The scientists from the Center for Nanointergration... More

Ingestion of titanium dioxide nanoparticles from products such as agricultural chemicals, processed food, and nutritional supplements is nearly unavoidable. The gastrointestinal tract serves as a... More

Say goodbye to those pesky fingerprints that blur your iPhone screen and sully your kitchen appliances: NBD Nanotechnologies has introduced a patented coating solution, InvisiPrint,... More

Water evaporation is a fundamental force of nature that biological systems use to convert energy generated from the evaporation of water. Now researchers have shown... More

A recent study has evaluated frameworks and tools used in Europe to assess the potential health and environmental risks of manufactured nanomaterials. The study identifies... More

South Australian researchers are working on a number of novel uses for engineered nanoparticles including efficient fertilisers, agricultural ‘amendments’ and a unique way to clean-up... More

Two exciting nano-trust dossiers have been published on "Surface-modified nanoparticles" (Part I - "Types of modification, production, use", Part II - "Use in cosmetics and... More