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Surface Chemical Transformations of UV Irradiated Silica-Epoxy Nanocomposites

Gorham J.M., Nguyen T., Bernard C., Stanley D., Holbrook R.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) incorporated into a polymeric matrix, or silica nanocomposites (NCs), are used in a wide variety of commercially available products in numerous natural and artificial environments. Environmental factors, such as ultraviolet (UV) light, [...]

Nanoparticle release quantification of sanding-induced airborne particle emissions from artificially aged/weathered nanocomposites

Goehler D., Stintz M., Technical University of Dresden, DE

Risks of substances to health, safety and environment arise by the coexistence of material toxicity and material exposure [1]. In view of the steadily increasing production, processing and use, a risk assessment of nanomaterials is [...]

Release-ability of nano fillers from different nanomaterials

Tardif F., Golanski L., Guiot A., Pras M., CEA-Grenoble, FR

The nanoparticles are finding new industrial applications every day in fields as diverse as electronics, biomedicine, pharmaceutics, cosmetology, chemical catalysis, new materials, and others. We are about to witness the advent of a new era [...]

Latest Changes in Global Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact

Natarajan P., Syska J., 3E Company, US

As products become more complex and organizations expand into new markets, the world of chemical regulatory compliance is becoming more complicated. Between multilingual barriers, constantly changing laws (REACH, GHS, Homeland Security) and the expertise required [...]