Consumer products leap aboard the nano bandwagon

Article Abstract:

A new inventory revealed that the numbers of commercial products advertised as containing nanoparticles are increasing rapidly in 2006, as there are no regulations that require companies to register such products. Environmental campaigners, who have raised concerns about the health and environmental implications of nanotechnology, stated that the figures highlight a worrying lack of regulation.

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Safe handling of nanotechnology

Article Abstract:

The potential health risks and environmental hazards from exposure to engineered nanostructured materials should be tackled through a series of challenges. The global research community should take advantages of the circumstances so that people can look forward to the advent of safe nanotechnologies.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Air Pollution Control Programs, Air quality management

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Enough talk already

Article Abstract:

The initiatives taken up by a group of scientists to create awareness about nanotechnology which could benefit mankind and the impact of nanoparticles on health and the environment is discussed.

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