Nanotechnology
New materials and nanotechnology for construction
The technology talk "Nanotechnology and New Materials for construction" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research focused on innovative materials and nanotechnology developments... More
Technology talk "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials"
At the technology talk "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) relevant issues in nano-safety research were discussed. The... More
FAQ concerning nanomaterials in cosmetics
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) posted frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the risk assessment of cosmetic products. Questions regarding nanomaterials address their... More
Book of recommendations for the European Commission
In the course of the NANOFORCE project three nanomaterials of great interest are tested and recommendations for the European Commission – with regard to the... More
Nanotechnology in toothpaste
Toothpaste may contain up to three different ingredients possibly present in the form of nano-sized particles. Hydroxyapatite and titanium dioxide have been present in toothpastes... More
SimplyNano1® experimental kit in Spanish
The Innovation Society presents the nano-experimental kit „SimplyNano 1®“ in another language - Spanish. The experimental kit is still available for teachers in English, German,... More
ISO specification for voluntary labelling of nano products
Nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibres? Nanotechnologies are increasingly pervading the products we buy, yet we are often unaware of their existence. In order to better inform consumers... More
Nano-spike coated surfaces spear bacteria
Inspired by intriguing structures found on dragonfly wings, a team of Australian and Spanish researchers has developed a method to form surfaces with bactericidal nanoprotrusions.... More