What are the benefits of using nanomaterials in textiles?
Nanomaterials in textiles can either improve existing properties or introduce completely new functionalities. Nano-enhanced textiles can be dirt- and water-repellent, […]
Why is Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) used in paints?
In paints, titanium dioxide (chem. TiO2) is mainly used as a white pigment. Only micrometre sized titanium dioxide causes such white […]
Are the food additives like Silicon dioxide (E551) dangerous and are they even nano?
In the EU and Switzerland, E-numbers are solely used for labelling purposes on the list of ingredients and are not […]
Are nanomaterials being released from printers and photocopiers?
Yes, nanomaterials are being generated during the printing process and released into the air in the form of fine dust. […]
Are nano-based paints harmful to human health?
Various studies have shown that nano-enhanced paints are per se not more harmful to the human health than conventional paints. […]
What are the benefits of applying nanomaterials in environmental remediation?
Cleaning polluted water or soil from hazardous substances is time- and cost-intensive. Up-to-now the contaminated medium (water, soil) needs to […]
Where can I find current production figures for nanomaterials?
Production figures are defined as the mass of an industrially manufactured material based on a certain region and time frame. […]
Nanosilver in exterior paints – are the nanoparticles released from the paint and if so, are they endangering humans and the environment?
In general, the nanosilver particles are firmly embedded in the paint. Pristine nanoparticles are rarely released. Sandblasting experiments with nano-enhanced […]
Do they apply nanoparticles to chocolate, to extend the shelf life?
After consulting an international manufacturer of chocolate bars, neither nanotechnologies at all nor nanoparticles were and are used in conjunction […]
How can I recognize whether a product contains nanoparticles?
At the moment, only conditionally: on the one hand, products with the attribute “nano” are advertised in which there is […]
