Topic: nano-safety

The perfect nanocube: Precise control of size, shape, and composition

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Researchers have developed a simple process for producing nanocrystals that will help understand and predict how nanoparticles interact with the world around them.

Nano coating safely kills Staph bacteria

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Copied from nature, a nanoscale coating for surgical equipment, hospital walls, and other surfaces can safely eradicate the Staphylococcus bacteria responsible for antibiotic resistant infections.

Tool to predict nanoparticle reaction in human body

Monday, August 16th, 2010

US researchers have developed a way to predict how nanoparticles will interact with biological systems — including the human body.

No nanotube fertility risk

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Researchers have found that carbon nanotubes injected into male mice cause damage to the testes, but the harm is reversible and does not affect fertility.

Technique for arsenic-free water developed

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

A novel approach to arsenic removal could lead to a quick and inexpensive purification of drinking water in developing countries.

Natural nanoparticles show potential to replace metal-based nanoparticles

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Researchers have found that less toxic, naturally occurring nanoparticles have unique optical properties and may one day replace metal-based nanoparticles used for biomedical applications.

Nano iron decontaminates soil

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Zero-valent iron microparticles can destroy in soil toxins used in pesticides, degreasers and dry cleaning.

Standard chemical reactions can predict nanoparticle structure

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Scientists have discovered a way to predict the organization and properties of nanoparticles.

US EPA’s oversight of nanomaterials questioned

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is warning that nanomaterials may be entering the market without adequate risk assessment by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Safer nano sunscreens

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Nanoparticles from English ivy were found block UV light more efficiently, were less toxic and were easily biodegradable compared a nanoparticle used in many of today’s sunscreens.