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Self-healing car finish - How nanotechnology renders cars scratch-resistant
Novel sprays containing silica or aluminium oxide nanoparticles enable car finish to repair itself up to a certain degree. The following interview on nanotechnlogy in... More
No more bad odours - thanks to nanotechnology
The application of nanotechnology to textiles is becoming more and more widespread. For instance, nanoparticles are incorporated into socks to mitigate bad odours or into... More
Ideafarm: New Open Innovation Platform Launched
You are looking for a spark of inspiration for new products and services or you want to find out what your clients think and how... More
Swiss Nano-Cube Launches New Nanosilver Training Module
Nanosilver has antimicrobial properties and is often used in consumer products for the treatment of malodor and microorganisms as well as to extend the life... More
The Regulatory Framework for Nanomaterials at a Global Level: SAICM and WTO Insights
Die Regulierung von Nanomaterialien wird auf verschiedenen Ebenen diskutiert. Der Artikel von Georg Karlaganis und Rachel Liechti liefert eine historische Beschreibung staatlicher Aktivitäten über die... More
7th International Nano-Authorities Dialogue "Governance of Nanomaterials"
The 7th International Nano-Authorities Dialogue with Governance officials from Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland took place on 14 and 15 May in Vienna. The Austrian... More
Nanomaterials: Assessing Potential Risks and Liability
Nanomaterials are commonly used in many industrial and consumer products. Aside from their beneficial properties, certain nanomaterials can also pose substantial risks to human health... More
Nanotechnology - The Important Thing is to be Well Insured
The German journal "UmweltBriefe" [environment letters] has recently published the article "Nanotechnology - The Important Thing is to be Well Insured". The possible environmental and... More