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Classification of Nanomaterials, The Four Main Types of Intentionally Produced Nanomaterials

For the purpose of this article, most current nanomaterials could be organized into four types: Carbon Based Materials, Metal Based Materials, Dendrimers and Composites

From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1 Mar 2007

Nanotechnology Whitepaper Summary From The US EPA Looking at Environmental Benefits, Challenges and Recommendations For The Future

This article is a summary of the US EPA whitepaper on understanding and addressing potential risks from exposure to nanoscale materials and products containing nanoscale materials or nanomaterials.

From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1 Mar 2007

Workplace Exposure To Nanomaterials and The Question Of Will Nano Be The Next Asbestos

The serious health risks posed by workplace exposure to nanomaterials share some striking similarities to those presented by asbestos. As with exposure to asbestos or other toxic dusts, workplace exposure to nanoparticles has the potential to cause serious pulmonary and related cardiovascular diseas

27 Feb 2007

Is Nanotechnology Rushing Into A Repeat Of The Biotechnology Backlash

Nanotechnology is being commercialised outside of general public awareness or debate, without any serious attempt to involve the community in decision making about its introduction, and in the absence of regulatory oversight to protect workers, the public and the environment from nanotechnology’s ri

27 Feb 2007

Benefits and Dangers In Moving Towards A Nanotechnology Based Future

The nanotechnology revolution promises material abundance, limitless energy, ecological sustainability, improved health and better materials and products. The other possibility is toxic nanoparticle pollution, new military equipment and weapons, surveillance devices and global inequities.

27 Feb 2007

Hydrogen Storage Tanks For Use In Hydrogen Powered Motor Vehicles May Be Made Viable Using Nanotechnology

Hydrogen has been touted as an environmentally friendly wonder fuel that can be used in vehicles and burns to produce only water as a by product. One of the problems with hydrogen is fuel tank storage is difficult and hazardous. Researchers are turning to nanotechnology to overcome these problems.

7 Feb 2007

Hydrogen Production Using Environmentally Friendly Nanotechnology Based Techniques

Hydrogen has been touted as an environmentally friendly wonder fuel that can be used in vehicles and burns to produce only water as a by product. The problem with hydrogen is that producing it is far from environmentally friendly. Researchers are turning to nanotechnology to overcome these problems.

7 Feb 2007

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Classification of Nanomaterials, The Four Main Types of Intentionally Produced Nanomaterials

Nanotechnology Whitepaper Summary From The US EPA Looking at Environmental Benefits, Challenges and Recommendations For The Future

Workplace Exposure To Nanomaterials and The Question Of Will Nano Be The Next Asbestos

Is Nanotechnology Rushing Into A Repeat Of The Biotechnology Backlash

Benefits and Dangers In Moving Towards A Nanotechnology Based Future

Hydrogen Storage Tanks For Use In Hydrogen Powered Motor Vehicles May Be Made Viable Using Nanotechnology

Hydrogen Production Using Environmentally Friendly Nanotechnology Based Techniques

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