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Researchers Explore Interaction of Engineered Nanoparticles with Environment and Live Systems

Our understanding of the creation and use of nanomaterials is growing, but so much about our long-term relationship with their tiny component particles remains little understood.

16 Oct 2012

Comprehensive Book on Toxicity of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples

Research and Markets has included a new book titled ‘Analysis and Risk of Nanomaterials in Environmental and Food Samples, Vol 59. Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry’ to its catalogue.

From Research and Markets 26 Sep 2012

Study Shows Surface Treatments Experience Loss of Nanomaterials and Properties

In a study that appeared in the Applied Catalysis B: Environmental magazine, TECNALIA researchers have discussed the release of nanomaterials due to water flow on surfaces comprising nanomaterials.

20 Sep 2012

Researchers Devise Nano-Velcro to Detect and Trap Mercury in Water Bodies

Mercury is one of the toxic ingredients present in effluent discharge from industries which when dumped into water bodies, finds its way into marine life like fish and finally ends up in humans who consume those fish.

11 Sep 2012

Study Reveals Carbon Nanotubes Can be Toxic to Aquatic Organisms

According to a collaborative study conducted by the United States Geological Survey and the University of Missouri, carbon nanotubes can be harmful to aquatic organisms.

24 Aug 2012

Researchers Quantify Health Impact of Nanofibers

Researchers at University of Edinburgh have quantified the health impact of nanofibers, paving the way to reduce health risks faced by people working with these small fibers utilized in manufacturing industries.

24 Aug 2012

Researchers Study Toxicity of Manufactured Nanomaterials on Soybean Crops

A multi-institute team headed by researchers at University of California, Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management has studied the environmental impact of nanomaterials by growing soybeans in soil polluted by two manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs).

21 Aug 2012

Nanosafe 2012 - Final Call for Abstracts

The deadline for submission of abstracts for Nanosafe 2012 will
be on the 30th July.

19 Jul 2012

New Report Analyzes Harmful Effects of Engineered Nanomaterials on Human Health

Research and Markets has reported the inclusion of a new report titled ‘Adverse Effects of Engineered Nanomaterials. Exposure, Toxicology, and Impact on Human Health’ to its catalogue.

5 Jul 2012

Review on Perception and Communication of Potential Risks of Nanomaterials at Workplaces

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)’s new literature review has reported that there is a lack of awareness about the possible risks associated with the handling of nanomaterials at the workplace and serious gaps in the method of communicating these risks to workers.

21 Jun 2012