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The nanoFate model assesses the risk of engineered nanomaterials in the environment
While there is currently no evidence that engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) pose a significant threat to the environment, many gaps in our knowledge remain with regard... More
Nanoparticles can travel from lungs to blood, possibly explaining risks to heart
Tiny particles in air pollution have been associated with diseases in heart or blood vessels (called cardiovascular disease), which can lead to premature death. But... More
The National Research Program NRP 64 of Switzerland publishes final report
Five years of research, 23 research groups with a total of 111 researchers, about 150 publications, several prizes and awards. The national research program “Chances... More
11th International Nano- Authorities-Dialogue
The 11th International Nano-Authorities-Dialogue (NAD) took place on the 29th March 2017, at the invitation of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and... More
Nanoparticles remain unpredictable
The way that nanoparticles behave in the environment is extremely complex. There is currently a lack of systematic experimental data to help understand them comprehensively,... More
Transforming greenhouse gas CO2 into carbon nanotubes
The cement industry is one of the largest sources worldwide of carbon emissions, accounting for around five per cent of global emissions. Two thirds of... More
Cell generator: Harvesting energy from cells for micro biomedical applications
Recently, great progress has been made in the development of bio-hybrid devices with enhanced biological, mechanical and electrical designs. Devices with cultured heart cells were... More
Turn Heat into Energy
Thermoelectric generators can create electricity from heat, thereby regaining energy. Nevertheless, they consist of rare and/or toxic materials. The scientists from the Center for Nanointergration... More