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Solar sunglasses generate solar power
Organic solar cells are flexible, transparent, and light-weight – and can be manufactured in arbitrary shapes or colors. Thus, they are suitable for a variety... More
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles can exacerbate colitis
Titanium dioxide is one of the most-produced nanoparticles worldwide and it is being used more and more in foodstuffs. When intestinal cells absorb titanium dioxide... More
Nano-Medicine for the unborn child
A team of Swiss researchers has succeeded in developing a new three-dimensional cell model of the human placental barrier. The "model organ" can quickly... More
Effectiveness of hand washing on the removal of iron oxide nanoparticles from human skin ex vivo
In this study, the effectiveness of washing with soap and water in removing nanoparticles from exposed skin was investigated. Dry, nanoscale hematite (α-Fe2O3) or maghemite... More
Nano-antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, especially among a type of bacteria that are classified as “Gram-negative.” These bacteria have two cell membranes, making it... More
New KAN Review on Standardization in Nanotechnology
Germany’s Commission for Occupational Health and Safety (KAN) released in May 2017 a report entitled Standardization in nanotechnology — Status review and requirements analysis from... More
New BAuA Report on Granular Biopersistent Particles (GBP) at Workplaces
Germany’s Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has published the final report for the project “Methodology for the Identification of Granular Biopersistent Particles... More
ECHA publishes REACH Guidance for nanomaterials
ECHA has published five documents that will help registrants preparing dossiers that cover nanoforms ahead of the 2018 registration deadline. The documents include two new... More