Nanotechnology
3D laser printing in color for the first time
"Seasoned" with a pinch of nanosilver, home 3D printers can also print in... More
The micro-building material of the future: aerogel
EMPA researchers have succeeded in producing 3D printed parts from silica aerogel with high precision. This opens up numerous new applications in the high-tech industry,... More
Action Plan on synthetic nanomaterials officially terminated
On September 2nd 2020, the Swiss Federal Council took note of the final report on the action plan "Synthetic nanomaterials". The report shows that the... More
New safety data sheet requirements for nanomaterials
REACH Annex II has been amended with specific safety data sheet requirements for nanomaterials that apply from January 1st, 2021. They align safety data sheets... More
News from research on the risks and opportunities of nanotechnology
The risk of a substance or material is determined by its potential hazard and the probability of exposure, be it to humans or other living... More
Squid-inspired material heals in a matter of seconds
A newly developed material completely restores structure and original properties in no time at all - over and over... More
Nanotechnology for combating COVID-19 - and future pandemics?
A new study looks at how nanotechnologies could be used in prevention, diagnosis and treatment to combat the current and possible future... More
ANSES report on nanomaterials in foods for better identification and consumer health risk assessment
Since the late 1990s, because of their specific properties, an increasing number of nanomaterials have been incorporated into everyday products, particularly foods. Now, faced with... More