Nanotechnology
Cosmetics nanomaterials inventory expected mid-2016
The publishing of the inventory of nanomaterials for cosmetics from the European Union has been delayed but should finally occur in the middle of this... More
Asphalt’s miraculous nano-cure
Empa scientists have developed a technique that can repair old, cracked asphalt. They got their inspiration from a method used in cancer treatment, using iron... More
Fullerenes may enter immune cells undected
Scientists at the University of Michigan have found evidence that some carbon nanomaterials can enter into immune cell membranes, seemingly going undetected by the cell's... More
Nanomedicine - an overview
Nanomaterials represent important new options for the treament of a variety of diseases. In medicine nanomaterials already are employed for various drugs, diagnostics, and implants.... More
German Environment Agency UBA publishes Factsheet on nanotechnologies in water treatment
The German Environment Agency (UBA) has published a factsheet on uses of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in water treatment. The factsheets offers an overview of the... More
Incandescent bulb comeback thanks to nanotechnology?
A group of researchers at the MIT has revealed a nanotechnological method allowing for a substantial increase in the energy efficiency of incadescent bulbs. To... More
Nanoparticles in paints
The latest article of the DaNa-information platform on nanomaterials discusses various aspects of nanoparticles in paints, such as: types of nanomaterials used in paints, effects... More
Nano zinc oxide may prevent infections
Researchers from the University of Michigan found that an ingredient applied in sunscreens can be used as an effective antibacterial coating for implants such as... More