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Proposed reporting and recordkeeping for nanomaterials in the U.S.
On March 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed one-time reporting and recordkeeping requirements for nanoscale materials. While some shareholders consider the proposed rule... More
Nanotechnology platform shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer
UCLA researchers create a new method to target tumors. The method combines two drugs within specially designed nanoparticles and shows the same effectiveness as conventional... More
Following Pressure of an NGO: Producer of Donuts Abandons the Use of Titanium Dioxide
In the last few weeks, the sweet pastries have caused some uproar in the US-American media. The sugary toppings of donuts contain titanium dioxide as... More
Potential Toxicity of Cellulose Nanocrystals Examined
Novel nanomaterials derived from cellulose have many promising industrial applications, are biobased and biodegradable, and can be produced at relatively low cost. Their potential toxicity—whether... More
Binding bad: Buckyballs offer environmental benefits
Treated buckyballs not only remove valuable but potentially toxic metal particles from water and other liquids, but also reserve them for future use, according to... More
“Nanorama Laboratory“: Free Tool on Safe Handling of Nanomaterials Now Available in English!
The “Nanorama Laboratory“, a free, interactive online tool on the safe handling of nanomate-rials, is now available in English on http://nano.dguv.de/nanorama/bgrci/en/. The tool, de-veloped in... More
Best Practice Guide for Packaging Industries
The EU project “NanoSafePack” published a novel “Best Practice Guide for the Safe Handling and Use of Nanoparticles in Packaging Industries”. It is designed to... More
Fullerenes may contribute to sustainable energy supply
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered that the insulation plastic used in high-voltage cables can withstand a 26 per cent higher voltage if... More