Assessing the risk of nanomaterials: GUIDEnano in brief
The EU-funded GUIDENANO project has created an easy-to-use web-based tool to guide users through the risk assessment process for nanomaterials. Despite the massive
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Nanomaterial risk profiling puts safety first
With uncertainty around the risks of nanomaterials hampering the EU’s innovative potential, researchers are working on a safety concept to better monitor this
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Water-repelling surfaces ease ice removal
Water-repellent surfaces and coatings could make ice removal a literal breeze by forcing ice to grow up rather than just skate by. Original
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New OECD Test Guidelines for nanomaterials
The OECD has released a first set of Test Guidelines developed specifically for nanomaterials, in response to their increased production and usage. Original
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ECHA RAC decides classification and labelling for Titanium dioxide
Last week, ECHA Risk Assessment Committee, adopted by written procedure its previous draft for harmonised classification and labelling of Titanium Dioxide, which has
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New study is a step toward creating planes that travel at hypersonic speed
Air travel times could be drastically reduced by boron nitride nanotubes. Original Source | Nanowerk
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A new way to improve solar cells can also benefit self-driving cars
By figuring out how to help solar cells capture more photons, a team of engineers unexpectedly improved the collision-avoidance systems of autonomous cars.
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New ultralight silver nanowire aerogel is boon for energy and electronics industries
Researchers have created a new ultralight silver nanowire aerogel that could lead to advances in fuel cells, energy storage, medical devices and electronics.
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Nanotecnología para analizar la recuperación de huesos
Investigadores del departamento de Ingeniería Minera, Mecánica y Energética de la Universidad de Huelva y del grupo de investigación Ingeniería Mecánica de la
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Brain damage in fish affected by plastic nanoparticles
A new study shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause brain damage, which is
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