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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
The German federal cabinet adopts the action plan nanotechnology 2020
Since 2006, eight ministries have been charged with the task of publishing an action plan on nanotechnology at five year intervals. Within the interministerial steering... More
Nanotechnology Supports Treatment of Malignant Melanoma
Changes in the genetic make-up of tissue samples can be detected quickly and easily using a new method based on nanotechnology. This report researchers from... More
Online survey about the DGUV nano portal
The DGUV nano portal imparts basics on nanotechnology and nanomaterials and contains five nanoramas which illustrate the safe handling with nanomaterials. Currently, the Institute of... More
Brochure: Small giants in our everyday life
Under the heading «nano is everywhere», the Federal Minstry of Education and Research published the brochure “Winzige Riesen in unserem Alltag – Verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit... More
Presentation of the «SimplyNano 2» experimental kit in Düsseldorf
The Innovation Society presents the new “Simply Nano 2” experimental kit in Düsseldorf for the first time. The kit is a new teaching material about... More
New nano-brochure on nanotechnologies for consumers
The new nano-brochure of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg documents the current state of knowledge on nanotechnologies for consumers and answers... More