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From Six things to keep in mind before launching your graphene project

Graphene has become a well-known material, and its remarkable properties are attracting many R&D efforts across all sorts of applications and industries.

This article will touch upon the major issues one should take into account when considering the use of graphene in any form of product. Read the Whole Article

— Roni Peleg, Editor-in-chief, Graphene-Info

From Is China still leading the graphene race?

Much attention has been given to the number of patent applications filed around the world for graphene technology as an indicator of progress being made in the field by different countries. It has been reported that China holds the largest number of patents on graphene. Now the latest research from Fullerex which reveals the number of active graphene producers in each country, also puts China on top. Read the Whole Article

— Tom Eldridge, Director and Co-founder, Fullerex Limited

Probiotics: Novel biosynthetic tool to develop metallic nanoparticles: This research article by Dr. Nida Akhtar et al has been published in Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2017 (SHARJAH, U.A.E)
The first light atomic nucleus with a second face (KRAK�W, POLAND)
Semiliquid chains pulled out of a sea of microparticles (WARSAW, POLAND)
Here's a tip: Indented cement shows unique properties: Rice University models reveal nanoindentation can benefit crystals in concrete (HOUSTON, TX)
Tokyo Institute of Technology research: Antiaromatic molecule displays record electrical conductance (TOKYO, JAPAN)
Harnessing light to drive chemical reactions (ANN ARBOR, MI)
Nanoparticles could spur better LEDs, invisibility cloaks (ANN ARBOR, MI)
A firefly's flash inspires new nanolaser light (THUWAL, SAUDI ARABI)
National Space Society Governor Scott Pace Named to National Space Council as Executive Secretary (WASHINGTON, DC)
Studying Argon Gas Trapped in Two-Dimensional Array of Tiny "Cages": Understanding how individual atoms enter and exit the nanoporous frameworks could help scientists design new materials for gas separation and nuclear waste remediation (UPTON, NY)

Additional Press Releases

Synthetic �Melanin� Could Act as a Natural Sunscreen: The pigmentlike nanoparticles could protect cells from the sun�s damaging rays (ARMONK, NY)
The 2017 Winners for Generation Nano (WASHINGTON, DC)
Gold & Graphene Make Brain Probes More Sensitive Read more from Asian Scientist Magazine at: https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/05/tech/graphene-gold-brain-probe/ (SOUTH KOREA)
A Sensitive And Dynamic Tactile Sensor Read more from Asian Scientist Magazine at: https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/04/tech/tactile-3d-active-matrix-sensor/ (DAEJEON, KOREA)
Biosensors: Distance makes the signal grow stronger (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY)
Use stars� own light to park tiny spacecraft at an exoplanet (UK)
Scientists have discovered a new state of matter for water (BOSTON, MA)
Novel Electrode Structure Provides New Promise for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries (MADRID, SPAIN)
Marsden minds: Amazing projects revealed (NEW ZEALAND)
Million-dollar college administrators gone wild (ALBANY, NY)

Additional News Stories

From Canada Intends to Publish Nanoscale Prioritization Results in 2018

According to the July 7, 2017, issue of the Chemicals Management Plan Progress Report, Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are in the process of prioritizing nanoscale forms of substances on the Domestic Substances List. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From ECHA Announces Two Decisions on Appeals Related to Nanomaterials

On June 30, 2017, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Board of Appeal published two decisions related to nanomaterials. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From CEINT Seeks Comments on Proposed ISA-TAB-Nano Templates

The Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT) seeks comments on the NANoREG-proposed ISA-TAB-nano templates. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From NanoDefine Will Hold Workshop on Measurement and Classification of Nanomaterials According to the EC Definition

On October 24, 2017, NanoDefine will hold a one-day workshop in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From Germany Publishes Meeting Report from Expert Dialogue on Application of Nanotechnologies in the Construction Sector

On June 1, 2017, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety published meeting documents from the Expert Dialogue on "Opportunities and Risks of the Application of Nanotechnologies in the Construction Sector." Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

From WHO Seeks Comment on Draft Document Concerning Assessing the Risk of Immunotoxicity Associated with Exposure to Nanomaterials

The World Health Organization's (WHO) International Program on Chemical Safety (IPCS) published a draft Environmental Health Criteria (EHC) Document, Principles and Methods to Assess the Risk of Immunotoxicity Associated with Exposure to Nanomaterials. Read the Whole Article

— Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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