Nanotechnology
Are cars nanotube factories on wheels?
Cars appear to produce carbon nanotubes, and some of the evidence has been found in human lungs. Researchers have detected the presence of carbon nanotubes... More
New Database Shows Nanotechnology in Food Products
Against the background of the increasing spread of food products containing nanomaterials, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) built a new information platform for consumers.... More
Silica nanoparticles to repair damaged teeth
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown how the development of coated silica nanoparticles could be used in restorative treatment of sensitive teeth and... More
Regulation of nanotechnology in the agrifood sector - comparison between several countries
Regulatory frameworks dealing with the nanotechnological aspects of the agriculture, feed and food sectors are becoming more relevant, since the number of available nano-enabled products... More
Quantification of the release of CNT from composites
Researchers from ETH and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have established a new measurement method to quantify the amount of... More
Turning clothing into information displays
Researchers from Holst Centre at Ghent University in Holland have demonstrated the world's first stretchable and conformable thin-film transistor (TFT) driven LED display laminated into... More
Tracking nanomaterials in the environment
A wide range of industrially synthesized nanomaterials are present in products we use daily and, in the meantime, are part of our everyday life. Due... More
FDA guidance on nanomaterials in food for animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final guidance for industry, 'Use of Nanomaterials in Food for Animals', which is intended to assist... More