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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
Platinum keeps fruit fresh for longer
If different types of vegetables and fruits are stored together, they influence each other in the ripening process. This is due to ethylene, which is... More
Raise your glass – nanotechnology clears haze from white wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, or Chardonnay – when you reach for your favourite white, it’s the clean, clear sparkle that first catches your eye. Or does... More
Intelligent sponge could clean up oil spills
A team led by Northwestern University has developed a highly porous, intelligent sponge that selectively absorbs oil in... More
Liquid-repellent adhesive material developed
The ingenious design of the numerous hair tips is the key to a material that even resists oils. The bio-inspired surface design of the adhesive... More
Brilliant white without pigments
A new process developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has resulted in polymer films that are extremely thin and exhibit high light scattering.... More
Lack of female fertility data for nanomaterials
A study commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials has found a lack of data on female fertility. Studies on reproductive performance were also scarce.... More