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Nanotechnology

The clue to the nature of this cross-cutting technology lies in the prefix "nano": nanotechnology deals with structures on a microscopic scale. What exactly does this technology, which is often labelled a key enabling technology of the 21st century, have to offer? Can it facilitate innovations which will visibly advance environmental protection and resource efficiency?

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Report Nanotechnology | 05.09.25

New UBA report: Advanced materials for the energy transition

On behalf of the German Environment Agency, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing investigated which advanced materials are already supporting the energy transition today and which could be used in future.

Ein Nanoteilchen im Gewebe
Report Nanotechnology | 29.08.25

REACH requirements for nanomaterials in need of revision

The outcome after five years of nano-specific information requirements in the REACH Regulation: The nano-specific information requirements were a first step towards obtaining the data needed for risk assessment

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Report Nanotechnology | 20.12.24

Council of the EU: Test method development as a political goal

Conclusions of the Competitiveness Council and the Environment Council give strong political weight to the issue of test method development.

3D-Molekülmodell
Report Nanotechnology | 05.10.22

OECD-Guideline on determination of particle size of nanomaterials

The OECD published the Test Guideline No. 125, which harmonises the determination of particle size distribution specifically for nanomaterials.

Ein Nanoteilchen im Gewebe
Press Nanotechnology | 07.06.18

"We need uniform rules for nanomaterials and nanoproducts."

The 12th International Nano-Authorities Dialogue takes place in Berlin under the heading “Regulation of nanomaterials”. Major topic is the need for regulating advanced nanomaterials.

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Press Nanotechnology | 27.04.18

Harmonised EU rules for nanomaterials in future

The REACH Regulatory Committee amended the EU REACH Regulation on chemicals. Starting in 2020, detailed data will be required during substance registration.

Report Nanotechnology | 24.04.18

Nano-in-Vivo long-term research project

The Nano-In-Vivo study was carried out in compliance with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Test Guidelines. The publication of results is expected at the end of the year.

Press Nanotechnology | 15.06.16

Opportunities and risks of nanotechnology

Three hundred experts from the scientific community, industry, authorities and associations use the NanoDialogue as their central platform for discussion of questions surrounding this technology.

Report Nanotechnology | 29.03.16

Long-term research project on safety of nanomaterials

With a funding volume of five million euros BASF, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and the BMUB are conducting research into the long-term effects of nanomaterials.

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