New method quickly IDs nanomaterials that can cause oxidative damage to cells
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 03:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineered nanomaterials, prized for their unique semiconducting properties, are already prevalent in everyday consumer products from sunscreens, cosmetics and paints to textiles and solar batteries and economic forecasters are predicting the industry will grow into $1 trillion business in the next few years. But how safe are these materials?