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Internship "Emerging Risks/Nanotechnology"
To complete our Emerging Risks Center team (www.emergingriskscenter.ch) we are looking for an intern (100%) starting in autumn/winter... More
Research team uses nanoparticles to break up plaque and prevent cavities
The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can "hide" within a sticky biofilm... More
Carbon nanotube mesh helps reorganise neural tissue
A 3D artificial scaffold network made from multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) could help locally “rewire” nerve tissue. This is the new finding from researchers in... More
A shampoo bottle that empties completely–every last drop
It’s one of life’s little annoyances: that last bit of shampoo that won’t quite pour out of the bottle. Or the last bit of hand... More
The new "SimplyNano 2®"- experimental kit for schools is ready for roll-out – Sponsorship opportunities offered.
"SimplyNano 2®" is the new nano-experimental kit for secondary pupils. The experimental kit contains roughly 25 new experiments about nanotechnology and is a logical and... More
NanoSafety Group publishes 2nd Edition of guidance to support safe working with nanomaterials
The UK Nanosafety Group (UKNSG) has updated and published a 2nd edition of guidance (pdf) to support safe and responsible working practices with nanomaterials in... More
Nanomaterials in the environment - Current state of knowledge and regulations on chemical safety
The German Environment Agency published a report with the main aim of outlining the necessary further development of chemicals regulations for nanomaterials with regard to... More
Use of nanomaterials and nanoscale products for wastewater treatment
The German Environment Agency published a factsheet, which presents different possible methods for wastewater treatment using nanomaterial and/or... More