Papers:
Nanoparticles and Nano-polymer Composite Interactions with Microbial Biofilm
Environmental biofilms are efficient binding matrices for nanoparticles (NPs) and this can be attributed largely to the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that hold biofilms together. There is a significant accumulations of NPs occurred in biofilms [...]
Effects of III-V Semiconductor Nanowires on Human Lung Cancer Cells
Nanotechnology empowers existing technologies and enriches the effectiveness of new applications. One of the great examples are III-V semiconductor nanowires (NW), which have a broad application range, from electronics and energy-conversion to biological applications [1]. [...]
Update on evaluation of enhanced darkfield microscopy and hyperspectral mapping for analysis of airborne nanoparticulate collected on filter-based media
Neu-Baker N.M., Eastlake A., Brenner S.A., State University of New York Polytechnic Institute, College of Nanoscale Science, US
Current best-known methods for engineered nanomaterial (ENM) exposure assessment in occupational environments include the capture of airborne ENMs onto filter media.1–3 The current standard method for the analysis of filter media is direct visualization via [...]
Canada’s Approach for Assessment of Nanomaterials in Commerce : Prioritization and Tools for Assessing Consumer Exposure
Given the ever increasing use of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) worldwide, Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada have undertaken an initiative to prioritize and assess nanomaterials in commerce in Canada for risk to human [...]
The aging and release of pristine and functionalized carbon nanotubes from epoxy-nanocomposites during accelerated weathering
Epoxies are widely used in various applications, including coatings, electronics insulations, and waterproofing applications due to their excellent properties such as good adhesion, electrical insulation, and heat resistance along with the strong mechanical property. Currently, [...]
Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing of Carbon Nanomaterials and Devices through Life Cycle Assessment
Responsible development of nanotechnology and fostering nanotechnology into products for commercial and public benefit are two of the four long-standing National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) goals [1]. To achieve these goals, nanotechnology-related environmental, health, and safety [...]
Cataphotolysis of Propanil in water using nanotechnology
Irrigation of farmland consumed approximately 80% of total water usage in California. The costs associated with groundwater monitoring and cleansing have cost the state more than $33 millions of dollars. This research project has significant [...]
Physical and chemical transformations of silver nanomaterials in textiles after use
Nanomaterials have been increasingly used in consumer products and silver nanomaterials (AgNMs) especially have been used for their antibacterial properties. Increased use of AgNMs in consumer products will result in their increased disposal and entrance [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2018
Published: May 13, 2018
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Environmental Health & Safety of Nanomaterials
ISBN: 978-0-9975117-8-9