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New Study Reveals Popular Nanoparticle Bactericidal Agent is Toxic to Fish

A nanoparticle growing in popularity as a bactericidal agent has been shown to be toxic to fish, according to a Purdue University study. Tested on fathead minnows ¨l an organism often used to test the effects of t...

3 Mar 2010

When Nanoparticles from Consumer Products Leach into the Ocean, They May Harm Oysters and Mussels

When nanoparticles from consumer products leach into the ocean, they may harm oysters and mussels. Manufactured nanomaterials can be found in such diverse applications as electronics, cosmetics, paints, and even medicines, but their effects on the environment remain largely unknown.

22 Feb 2010

Investigating Potential Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Doctoral chemistry student Chi-cheng Chiu from University of Texas at Dallas will receive the Simon Karecki Award next week when he travels to Arizona to discuss the first-year results of his nanoparticle toxicity study.

11 Feb 2010

Exploring the Impact of Nanotechnology Research on the Environment

As researchers around the world hasten to employ nanotechnology to improve production methods for applications that range from manufacturing materials to creating new pharmaceutical drugs, a separate but equally compelling challenge exists.

29 Jan 2010

Supermarkets Needed to be Upfront in Explaining Risks and Benefits of Nanotechnology

Big-name retailers like Tesco and Carrefour should help prepare consumers for innovations in the food sector, according to the top civil servant in the EU executive's directorate for health and consumer protection. ...

20 Jan 2010

New Analysis on Nanotechnology and Health Safety and Environmental Factors

The advent of nanotechnology on the modern landscape has dramatically changed the shape, size, quality, cost, and efficiency of various applications. Nanotechnology is believed to be the most path-breaking technology, wi...

4 Jan 2010

Nanogram Concentrations of a Toxic Compound Detected in Chlorinated Tap Water

Drinking water can transmit a number of diseases, including typhoid, dysentery, cholera, and diarrhea, which can then spread explosively throughout an entire service area. To avoid this problem, drinking water must be disinfected. After treatment and disinfection, the water is usually safe.

23 Dec 2009

Microanalysis System for Rapid Mercury Detection

Water contaminated with mercury is very dangerous for both people and the environment, as mercury is one of the most toxic heavy metals. Though laboratory analyses do deliver precise quantitative measurements, they require expensive equipment, take a long time, and cannot be carried out on-location.

22 Dec 2009

Organising Committee of Nanotoxicology 2010 Announces Opening of Early Bird Registrations and Abstract Submissions

The 3rd of the Nanotoxicology conference series, Nanotoxicology 2010 is aimed at professionals and students in nanotechnology environment, health and safety (EHS) research. Taking place from June 2nd - 4th 2010 in Edinbu...

17 Dec 2009

Improving Environmental Management of Nanoparticle Wastes from Foods, Medicines and Personal Care Products

A new discovery about nanoparticle behaviour in sewage treatment plants could improve the environmental management of nanoparticle wastes from foods, cosmetics, medicines, cleaners and personal care products.

29 Nov 2009

Nanotoxicology News

New Study Reveals Popular Nanoparticle Bactericidal Agent is Toxic to Fish

When Nanoparticles from Consumer Products Leach into the Ocean, They May Harm Oysters and Mussels

Investigating Potential Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

Exploring the Impact of Nanotechnology Research on the Environment

Supermarkets Needed to be Upfront in Explaining Risks and Benefits of Nanotechnology

New Analysis on Nanotechnology and Health Safety and Environmental Factors

Nanogram Concentrations of a Toxic Compound Detected in Chlorinated Tap Water

Microanalysis System for Rapid Mercury Detection

Organising Committee of Nanotoxicology 2010 Announces Opening of Early Bird Registrations and Abstract Submissions

Improving Environmental Management of Nanoparticle Wastes from Foods, Medicines and Personal Care Products

Biochar-Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites for Enhanced Water Treatment

Boosting Hydrogen Fuel Production with TiO2 and Copper-Based MOFs

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

Enhancing Chitosan Films with Silanized Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Sustainable Applications

N-Doped Ti3O5: Enhanced Photocatalytic Removal of Phenolic Compounds from Wastewater

Overcoming Nanogold Production Challenges

Electrospinning and the Future of Nanotechnology

How Electrospinning is Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology

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