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New publication: How insurers can handle nano-risks
Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials are now widely used in all industries. No major damages are known to this date. However, burning lithium ion batteries and exploding... More
Three-days seminar and one-day workshop about the safe handling of nanomaterials
For the second time, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and the Innovation Society offer a seminar (5.-7.4.2017) as well as a workshop (9.3.2017) about... More
"SimplyNano" at the chemistry teacher congress in Düsseldorf
At the invitation of the VCI (German Chemical Industry Association), the Innovation Society, St. Gallen, presented the two nanotechnology experimenting kits "SimplyNano 1®" and "SimplyNano... More
Preventing bacterial biofilm formation on catheters with nanoparticles
In new work, researchers have demonstrated that nitric-oxide releasing nanoparticles interfere with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) adhesion and prevent biofilm formation on a rat central... More
Dust minimization – German Action Plan
State Secretary Yasmin Fahimi, together with the social partners of the construction industry, as well as representatives of the professional association of the construction industry,... More
Common research strategy of the German federal agencies
The relevant German federal agencies for safety for humans and the environment accompany the rapid development of new materials with a long-term research strategy since... More
Fate of nano- and microplastic in rivers
Very tiny plastic particles of micro and nano size are difficult to measure in the environment to assess exposure risks. Researchers of Wageningen University &... More
Iron oxide nanoparticles inhibit tumour growth
The intravenous iron-replacement product ferumoxytol and other iron oxide nanoparticles are being used for treating iron deficiency, as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, and... More