(Nanowerk News) Researchers from UT Dallas, Clemson University and Yale University are using science on the nanoscale to address one of the most elusive challenges in physics—the discovery of room ...

Thousands of consumer products containing engineered nanoparticles—microscopic particles found in everyday items from cosmetics and clothing to building materials—enter the market every year. Concerns ...

As complex new materials such as nanoparticles increasingly make their way into commercial products, regulatory frameworks need to overcome a number of key challenges to remain fit for purpose. Does ...

(Nanowerk News) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published "General Safe Practices for Working with Engineered Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories" (pdf).

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) posted a blog item entitled “NIOSH News for National Nanotechnology Day!” on October 6, 2022. In honor of National Nanotechnology Day, ...

With the increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products, a growing public debate is emerging on whether the environmental and social costs of nanotechnology outweigh its many benefits. To ...

The development of nanomaterials and nano-enhanced products is rapidly advancing. It is well established that engineered nanomaterials derive many functional advantages from their unique physical and ...

Intentional nanomaterials are deliberately engineered to perform specific functions, such as drug delivery or enhanced durability in composites. Incidental nanomaterials are produced unintentionally, ...