Eastlake A.C. – TechConnect Briefs

Developing a rapid screening method for direct visualization of nanoparticles captured on filter media during occupational exposure assessments

Neu-Baker N.M., Eastlake A.C., Brenner S.A., SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Colleges of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE), US

As engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are increasingly incorporated into manufacturing processes and consumer goods, the nanotechnology workforce is also growing, with 6 million workers anticipated by 2020, of which 2 million are projected to work in [...]

Comparison of carbon nanotube data collected using two microscopy methods: dark-field hyperspectral imaging and electron microscopy

Eastlake A.C., Geraci C.L., NIOSH, US

Currently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Nanotechnology Research Center uses a modified version of the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Method 7303 (Elements by ICP) and electron microscopy (either scanning or transmission) [...]

Nanocellulose – Evaluation of the full spectrum of workplace health and safety

Eastlake A.C., Geraci C.L., CDC/NIOSH, US

Cellulose nano-crystals and fibrils (CNC/CNF) are gaining prominence as nano structured material with production volumes forecasted to reach 780 tons per annum by 2017. Knowledge of the toxicologic properties, actual worker exposure and resulting risk [...]