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Generating electricity from water vapor
Water evaporation is a fundamental force of nature that biological systems use to convert energy generated from the evaporation of water. Now researchers have shown... More
Evaluation of nanorisk assessments tools
A recent study has evaluated frameworks and tools used in Europe to assess the potential health and environmental risks of manufactured nanomaterials. The study identifies... More
Nanoparticles as an opportunity for agriculture?
South Australian researchers are working on a number of novel uses for engineered nanoparticles including efficient fertilisers, agricultural ‘amendments’ and a unique way to clean-up... More
The DGUV Nano-Portal: Now available in English!
The Nano-Portal “Safe Handling of Nanomaterials” of the DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) is available in English since January 2017. The platform is an encompassing... More
Silkworms Spin Super-Silk after Eating Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene
Silk - the stuff of lustrous, glamorous clothing - is very strong. Researchers now report a clever way to make the gossamer threads even stronger... More
Exciting background information on nanomaterials in cosmetics and foodstuffs
Two exciting nano-trust dossiers have been published on "Surface-modified nanoparticles" (Part I - "Types of modification, production, use", Part II - "Use in cosmetics and... More
New publication: How insurers can handle nano-risks
Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials are now widely used in all industries. No major damages are known to this date. However, burning lithium ion batteries and exploding... More
Three-days seminar and one-day workshop about the safe handling of nanomaterials
For the second time, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and the Innovation Society offer a seminar (5.-7.4.2017) as well as a workshop (9.3.2017) about... More