Nanotechnology
NanoTrust Dossier "Nano in the Construction Industry" Published
The Institute of Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has recently published the new NanoTrust Dossier (No. 32): "Nano in the Construction... More
New Training Modul "Working Safely with Nanomaterials" for Schools Published
The issue of "Working Safely with Nanomaterials" has not been discussed in vocational training and company-specific instruction so far, though, due to their enhanced properties... More
Environmental Risks from Nanoparticles in Sunscreens
Modern sunscreens often contain nanosized mineral UV filters, e. g. titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. From an environmental perspective this is a particularly sensitive application... More
New Tio2 Reference Material for Nanotechnolgy Research Published
Nanoscale titanium-dioxide may well be the most widely manufactured and used nanomaterial in the world. It is also one of the most widely studied. The... More
The Challenge of Testing Nanomaterial Ecotoxicity in Aquatic Environments
The recently published study "The challenges of testing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in algal bioassays: titanium dioxide and gold nanoparticles as case studies" from... More
The Challenge of Testing Nanomaterial Ecotoxicity in Aquatic Environments
The recently published study "The challenges of testing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in algal bioassays: titanium dioxide and gold nanoparticles as case studies" from... More
Carbon Nanotubes can be Toxic to Aquatic Animals
The recently published study "Toxicity of carbon nanotubes to freshwater aquatic invertebrates" found that CNTs can be toxic to aquatic animals. The researchers urge that... More
Researchers Quantify Health Risk from Nanofibers
The recently published study "The Threshold Length for Fiber-Induced Acute Pleural Inflammation: Shedding Light on the Early Events in Asbestos-Induced Mesothelioma" assesses health risks from... More