About 517 different products
containing nanomaterials, ranging from suncreens to tennis racquets, have been admitted to Canada from the United States.
«In particular, we are looking to develop implantable scaffolds
containing these nanomaterials to improve local tissue growth,» says Gaharwar.
«The Evolving Landscape of Drug Products
Containing Nanomaterials in the United States,» by Sheetal R. D'Mello et al., Nature Nanotechnology, June 2017.
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«Hopefully we'll see products
containing these nanomaterials in the market.»
Not exact matches
Although the product didn't
contain nanoparticles — the problems were ultimately traced to the formation of a super-thin film — the incident put the concept of
nanomaterials (which incorporate particles or components measuring less than 100 nanometers, or about 1/250, 000 inch) squarely in the public eye and raised the question of how to harness their potential while addressing their potential risks.
Unlike many of the current
nanomaterials used to ferry chemotherapies into cells, the ivy nanoparticles don't
contain metal, which can be toxic.
The resulting fibres, which are the toughest and strongest ever measured, were produced by simply placing the spiders in a box and spraying them with water
containing the carbon
nanomaterials.
The term «
nanomaterial» refers to nanoscale materials, or materials that
contain nanoscale structures internally or on their surfaces.
The researchers» analysis of sewage waste
containing these particles suggests that much of the
nanomaterials from these products are likely making their way back into surface water, where they could potentially cause health problems for aquatic life.
The proposed hazardous materials ordinance amendment states: «The proposed amendment to Title 15 requires all businesses that manufacture or use nanoparticles to submit a written report of the current toxicology of the
nanomaterials reported, and methods for safe handling, monitoring,
containing, disposing, and tracking the inventory, thus assisting with prevention and mitigation of releases».