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Energy Generation Systems Of the Future To Be Backed By Nanotechnology

Concerns with climate change have lead many to look to nanotechnology as a science with the potential to deliver new, sustainable and environmentally friendly methods of providing energy solutions.

22 Mar 2007

Smart Materials Using Nanotechnology To Produce The Materials To Be Used In Applications Of The Future

Nanotechnology is rapidly entering the world of smart materials and taking them to the next level.

14 Mar 2007

Nanotechnology Led Changes To Manufacturing, Defence, Farming, Human Development and the Possibility of Large Scale Social Disruption As Predicted By The Friends of The Earth

Like the industrial revolution, which took almost 50 years to come to fruition, the impact of nanotechnology is likely to be gradual and almost evolutionary until we find ourselves in the midst of what analysts are predicting will be a “technological tsunami”.

9 Mar 2007

Cement and Concrete Combined With Nanotechnology May Hold Key To Reducing Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the potentially devastating effects of climate change, nanotechnology may hold the key to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the production of cement.

5 Mar 2007

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

Latest Articles

Energy Generation Systems Of the Future To Be Backed By Nanotechnology

Smart Materials Using Nanotechnology To Produce The Materials To Be Used In Applications Of The Future

Nanotechnology Led Changes To Manufacturing, Defence, Farming, Human Development and the Possibility of Large Scale Social Disruption As Predicted By The Friends of The Earth

Cement and Concrete Combined With Nanotechnology May Hold Key To Reducing Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change

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

Gold Nanoparticles to Restore Vision in Retinal Disorders

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Biochar-Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites for Enhanced Water Treatment

New Nanocage Material Removes Up to 90% of Toxic PFAS from Water

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