Natl Nanotech Initiative (NNI) background paper
This paper discusses the range of sciences currently covered by nanotechnology. It begins with a description of what nanotechnology is and how it relates to previous scientific advances. It then describes the most likely future development of different te
Natl Nanotech Initiative (NNI) one pager
Mantech study
Hazard Assessment for Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology
Developments in Nano Material Risk Assessment and Toxicity
Information from NIOSH that reviews the National Nanotech Initiative, Environmental Safety and Health issues and NIOSH Nanotech program
Engineered nanosized materials, such as single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), are emerging as technologically important in different industries. The unique physical characteristics and the pulmonary toxicity of SWCNTs raised concerns that respiratory exposure to these materials may be associated with cardiovascular adverse effects. In these studies we evaluated aortic mitochondrial alterations by oxidative stress assays, including quantitative polymerase chain reaction of mitochondrial (mt) DNA and plaque formation by morphometric analysis in mice exposed to SWCNTs.
Developments in Nano Material Risk Assessment and Toxicity
Woodrow Wilson NanoTech Center Reports
Toxicological Sciences Publication of research funded/performed by DoD: Characterization of Nanomaterial Dispersion in Solution Prior to In Vitro Exposure Using Dynamic Light Scattering Technique
J. Phys. Chem. B 2007, 111, 7353-7359 7353. Cellular Interaction of Different Forms of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Rat Alveolar Macrophages. Research funded/conducted by DoD.
EST Article that surveys current industrial practices
This is a news release by the Council of Canadian Academies on the overall human and environmental risks posed by the introduction nanomaterials and nanoproducts into society.
Journal of Nano Research Article published by USACE scientists on Risk-based classification system of nanomaterials.
OECD program on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials. Publication 6
Developments in Nano Material Risk Assessment and Toxicity
The Pew Charitable Trusts Woodrow Wilson Center of International Scholars has released its online inventory of nanotechnology potential environmental human health and safety effects. This report was completed under the Pew Project on Emerging Nanontechnology.
Various files related to the potential regulation of Nanomaterials.
fyi. Questionnaire released in Aug 2008. US response being compiled by EPA
Wilson International Center for Scholars (reference) which analyzed whether nano-engineered products were covered under EPCRA which includes in part toxic release reporting for covered locations (locations which exceed certain thresholds of highly hazardous chemicals). Currently nanomaterials are not covered under TRI.
Presented at the Environmental Law Institute
Washington, DC, by Dave Wagner, Esquire
July 22, 2008
Presented at the Environmental Law Institute, Washington, DC, by George A. Kimbrell, The International Center for Technology Assessment, July 22, 2008
Federal Register Announcement, Vol. 73, No. 215 / Wednesday, November 5, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
Various files related to the potential regulation of Nanomaterials.
Information related to the DoD EC Nano Material Work Group.
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
An article from the April 2008 volume of Environmental Health Perspectives.
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Information on the potential impacts of Nanoparticles on Ecological Systems
Woodrow Wilson NanoTech Center Reports on NanoTech risk perception
The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Councils Committee on Technology. NSET released a document identifying environmental, health, and safety (EHS) research and information needs related to understanding and management of potential risks of engineered nanoscale materials.
An interagency meeting between EPA and DoD has held to coordinate environmental health and safety research between DoD and EPA. The agenda and slides presented at the meeting are provided here. March 2007
Summary: The Royal Academy of Engineering report on nanotechnologies - Nanoscience and nanotechnologies: opportunities and uncertainties - was published on 29 July 2004. The report illustrates the fact that nanotechnologies offer many benefits both now and in the future but that public debate is needed about their development. It also highlights the immediate need for research to address uncertainties about the health and environmental effects of nanoparticles one small area of nanotechnologies. It also makes recommendations about regulation to control exposure to nanoparticles.
Journal of Industrial Ecology Article on Coupling Multicriteria Decision Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment for Nanomaterials. Written by USACE scientists.
Independent study indicates that the purity and inertness of nanodiamond reduces the risk that is posses a biohazard. Due to widespread concern about the growing use and presence of nanomaterials in the workplace, I am sure there will be many more studies. However, in comparison to other nanomaterials, including carbon-based materials, nanodiamond looks very favorable.
Report from Science Direct on Nano - aluminum and its transport thru sand columns and environmental effects. Nano - aluminum is of interest to DoD due to its potential use in explosives.
NPR - Talk of Nation Coverage of Nano Materials
April 28 2006 broadcast from NPRs Science Friday. Kristen Kulinowski, Department of Chemistry, Executive Director for Education and Public Policy, Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology, Director, International Council on Nanotechnology, Rice University
Chem Engineering News article from Nov 2008 on EPA finding that Carbon Nanotubes are not the same as carbon -- thus considered a new substance by EPA under TSCA.
Latest News from Chemical and Engineering News, 26 May 2008, entitled Nanotube Inflammation: Long, thin carbon structures exhibit asbestos-like pathogenicity in mice, by Bethany Halford
News from INSIDEEPA.COM, EPA Issues First-Time TSCA Regulatory Order For Controversial Nanomaterial, 10 October 2008
The Economist covers risks associated with development of nanotechnology field.