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Are plant-based bioplastics less harmful than conventional plastics?
So-called "bioplastics" are regarded as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional, petroleum-based plastics, but consist of a chemical mix of up to 20,000 substances. Are... More
Important publications on nanotechnology and emerging technologies
The US FDA and the German BAuA have published two important reports and the European Commission has launched an online platform on novel... More
3D laser printing in color for the first time
"Seasoned" with a pinch of nanosilver, home 3D printers can also print in... More
The micro-building material of the future: aerogel
EMPA researchers have succeeded in producing 3D printed parts from silica aerogel with high precision. This opens up numerous new applications in the high-tech industry,... More
Action Plan on synthetic nanomaterials officially terminated
On September 2nd 2020, the Swiss Federal Council took note of the final report on the action plan "Synthetic nanomaterials". The report shows that the... More
New safety data sheet requirements for nanomaterials
REACH Annex II has been amended with specific safety data sheet requirements for nanomaterials that apply from January 1st, 2021. They align safety data sheets... More
News from research on the risks and opportunities of nanotechnology
The risk of a substance or material is determined by its potential hazard and the probability of exposure, be it to humans or other living... More
Polymer based nanocomposites – enabling innovation, resource efficiency and helping to fight climate change
A «Nanopinion» by Dr. Sabine Lindner from PlasticsEurope Germany, published on the EUON website sheds an interesting light on the role of nanoparticles in food... More