Here you will find general information on new, advanced materials and nanomaterials – from a possible release to the question whether these materials pose a risk.
General Information
The discovery or development of novel chemicals or materials creates a demand of new knowledge as regards the related potential […]
What are membranes?
A membrane (from the Latin membrana, meaning “membrane”) is a thin layer of one or more materials that separates the […]
What is catalysis?
Catalysis describes one of the most important basic principles of chemistry: with the support of an auxiliary substance called a […]
What is meant by sustainability?
History The term sustainability was already formulated in forestry in 1713. At that time, it described the practice of only […]
How are innovative materials (e.g.nanomaterials) transported after their release?
Innovative materials and Nanomaterial can be released from various sources, entering the environment and thus getting in contact with humans, […]
How do you get in contact with innovative materials (e.g. nanomaterials)?
Certain innovative materials are expected to conquer future markets due to their outstanding properties. The considerable increase in production and […]
How can innovative materials (e.g.nanomaterials) enter the body or the environment?
The biological effect of materials or substances depends on their ability of reaching the body or rather the organs and […]
How do do innovative materials or nanomaterials behave once inside the body or the environment?
Inside the Human Body The organs of the body are sealed against the outside by dense cell layers, the so-called […]
Do innovative materials or nanomaterials harbour risks?
There is no simple answer to this question due to the nearly infinite diversity of different materials and multiple ways […]
