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Nanomaterials and Nanoparticles Now Cheap Enough for Widespread Use in Consumer Products
www.azonano.com, April 8, 2008
Over the past two years, there has been a dramatic price decrease of nano products in an effort to achieve a sustainable business with the commercialization of these high-tech materials.
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Scientist Scared of Socks as Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles Become Common in Consumer Products
www.azonano.com, April 7, 2008
Researchers suggest that the particles intended to prevent foot odor in socks and bandages could enter natural waterways where they might have unwanted effects on aquatic organisms living in the water.
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New Class of Materials Point to Practical Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Cars
www.azonano.com, April 3, 2008
One of the challenges to building a hydrogen-powered car is how to design a fuel tank that could store raw hydrogen for a reasonable driving range. Researchers have created a novel class of nanomaterials that could enable a practical hydrogen fuel tank.
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UCLA Researchers Design Nanomachine that Kills Cancer Cells
www.physorg.com, April 1, 2008
Researchers at UCLA have developed a łnanoimpellers˛ which can store anticancer drugs inside tiny pores and release them into living cancer cells in response to light. This development has strong implications for cancer treatment.
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Think Green to Reduce Nanotech Hazards
www.physorg.com, March 31, 2008
With the explosion of nanotechnology, one scientist is promoting the use of green chemistry to help nanotechnology grow safely.
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Nanotechnology Tackles Balding as Nanomedicine Prototype Promotes Hair Growth
www.azonano.com, March 26, 2008
A nanomedicine prototype has been discovered to aid in the growth of new hair follicles. Scientists hope to further pursue their discovery and identify a therapeutic aide to treat male pattern baldness.
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Do Nanoparticles in Food Pose a Health Risk?
www.SicAm.com, March 13, 2008
With the increased use of nanoparticles in food and food-related products, government agencies are feeling pressure to conduct research on the health and environmental dangers these nanoparticles might pose.
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Nanotechnology Conference Tackles Safety Issues
www.nanotechnology.com, March 5, 2008
Government agencies, nanotechnology researchers, and business representatives met to discuss the scientific, legal, financial, and ethical issues facing regulatory agencies attempting to determine the safety of nanotechnology products. full article

Strong, Light, and Stretchy
www.technologyreview.com, February 25, 2008
Researchers have dispersed aluminum oxide platelets into a polymer to make a tough, stretchy, lightweight material. This material could lead to more durable dental and bone implants, and more fuel-efficient cars and airplanes.
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Commission Develops Code of Conduct on Nanotechnology
www.foodnavigator.com, February 12, 2008
In an attempt to protect the health of consumers, the European Commission has released a voluntary code of conduct for nanotechnology, which places the burden of responsibility for consumer safety on the researchers.
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Flexible, Nanowire Solar Cells
www.technology review, Tyler Hamilton, February 6, 2008
Researchers at McMaster University aim to produce flexible, affordable solar cells now that they have grown light-absorbing nanowires.
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Future of Nanotechnology Will Depend on Public Viewpoint of Potential Risks and Benefits
www.azonano.com, February 6, 2008
The results from a study by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies shows that people rely on experts whom they trust to determine what information they believe, emphasizing hurdles that nanotechnology experts face when informing the public.
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Nanotechnology Safety Examined in Report that Looks at the Effectiveness of Conventional Protection Against Nanoaerosols
www.azonano.com, February 4, 2008
A study carried out in the frame of the Nanosafe2 project released a report on the potential hazard of nanomaterials and results on the effectiveness of filters, and other protective measures.
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Rounding Up Gases, Nano-Style
www.physorg.com, February 1, 2008
University of Calgary researched developed a new way to capture, store, and transport gases in a more safe and efficient manner.
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EPA Takes First Step in Filling Nanotech Information Gaps
www.nanotechwire.com, January 30, 2007
The EPA released its plan for the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program, which offers groups the opportunity to submit safety data on nanoscale materials.
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Nanochemists Discover Novel, Semi-Conducting Nanotube
www.nanotechwire.com, January 27, 2008
Researchers at UALR and Stanford developed a technique to achieve pure single-wall nanotubes, which could help develop more nanoscale electronic systems.
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FDA Beginning to Address Nanotechnology Regulatory Concerns
www.nanotechwire.com, January 24, 2007
The FDA is beginning to address concerns related to nanotechnology, but is still gathering information.
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NIST, EC Agency Partner for Better Measurements and Standards
www.nanotechwire.com, January 9, 2007
The European Commission (EC) Joint Research Center Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) signed a collaborative agreement to enhance trade between the United States and the European Union while ensuring the safety and quality of goods sold.
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The Year in Nanotech
www.technologyreview.com, Kevin Bullis, January 3, 2008
A review of different areas of nanotechnology and research areas including nanowires, carbon nanotubes, batteries, electronics, and memory chips.
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National Nanotechnology Initiative Releases New Strategic Plan
www.nano.gov, News Release, January 2, 2008
The National Nanotechnology Initiative released a new strategic plan to ensure that the United States remains a global leader in nanotechnology, while providing economic benefits and improved quality of life.
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The Future of Nanomaterials
www.nanotechwire.com, December 29, 2007
A research and consulting group released a series of briefs on technology innovation, one focusing on nanomaterials. The brief lays out the challenges of nanotechnology and a forecast for nanomaterials.
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Nanotechnology Companies Need Clear Environment and Health Roadmap to Succeed
www.nanotechwire.com, December 12, 2007
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies released the results of a new survey of nanotechnology companies, addressing environmental, health, and safety impacts of nanotechnology.
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Issues Memo on Nanotechnology Environmental, Health, and Safety Oversight
www.nanotechwire.com, December 2, 2007
The Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Council on Environmental Quality led a process to develop principles to guide nanotechnology policy relating to environmental, health, and safety.
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A Little Risky Business
www.economist.com, November 22, 2007
The number of consumer products using nanotechnology is growing rapidly, while accurate risk assessments are still difficult to determine. Countries vary in level of regulation and risk assessment research.
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Nanotechnology Moves from Discovery to Commercialization: $50 Billion in 2006 Product Sales, $12 Billion in Funding
www.nanotechwire.com, November 20, 2007
Nanotechnology has shifted from a pure R&D race to commercialization, as seen by the worldwide nanotechnology sales last year of $50 billion.
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