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From NNCO Will Hold Webinar on 2011 EHS Research Strategy Progress Review

On July 31, 2014, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) will hold a public webinar to provide a forum to answer questions related to the federal government's "Progress Review on the Coordinated Implementation of the National Nanotechnology Initiative 2011 Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Strategy." Read the Whole Article

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

From How nanotechnology can impact the resource economy to drive green innovation and sustainability

The very real need to address energy, agricultural and industrial sustainability is a key priority for many nations and nanotechnology is fast becoming an powerful enabler to combat the threat of resource scarcity and climate change. Read the Whole Article

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

Organometallics welcomes new editor-in-chief: Paul Chirik, Ph.D. (WASHINGTON, DC)
The Hiden EQP Plasma Diagnostic with on-board MCA (WARRINGTON, UK)
Iran to Hold 3rd Int'l Forum on Nanotechnology Economy (TEHRAN, IRAN)
Nanometrics Announces Upcoming Investor Events (MILPITAS, CA)
Bruker Awarded Fourth PeakForce Tapping Patent: AFM Mode Uniquely Combines Highest Resolution Imaging and Material Property Mapping (SANTA BARBARA, CA)
NIST shows ultrasonically propelled nanorods spin dizzyingly fast (GAITHERSBURG, MD)
Penn Study: Understanding Graphene�s Electrical Properties on an Atomic Level (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
NUS scientists use low cost technique to improve properties and functions of nanomaterials: By 'drawing' micropatterns on nanomaterials using a focused laser beam, scientists could modify properties of nanomaterials for effective applications in photonic and optoelectric applicat (SINGAPORE)
Haydale and Goodfellow Announce Major Distribution Agreement for Functionalised Graphene Materials (SOUTH WALES, UK)
Relaunch of the Nanoscribe Website New design, optimized research, and impressive gallery of applications (GERMANY)

Additional Press Releases

FDA issues guidance on use of nanotechnology in foods (WASHINGTON, DC)
Molecular self-assembly scales up from nanometers to millimeters (ESPOO, FINLAND)
3D printing and microrobots making progress on building tissue with blood vessels which will enable large printed organs
Paul Alivisatos: Berkeley Lab director navigates uncertain times with a focus on research: Funding constraints have made the lab more efficient, and more focused on the fundamental mission that has led to 13 Nobel prizes (BERKELEY, CA)
Nanomaterials Improve Both the Anode and Cathode of Li-ion Batteries (MADRID, SPAIN)
Graphene Contact Lenses Let You See in the Dark (LONDON, UK)
Researching �super dust� and other materials that could reduce the cost of air and space travel (WASHINGTON, DC)
A science news preview of 2014 (LONDON, UK)
No need to be so gloomy about graphene (LONDON, UK)
UPenn Inaugurates Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology (PHILADELPHIA, PA)

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From EC and SCENIHR Begin Public Consultation on Preliminary Opinion on Guidance on the Determination of Potential Health Effects of Nanomaterials Used in Medical Devices

The European Commission (EC) and the Scientific Committee on Emerging Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) have begun a public consultation on the preliminary opinion concerning "Guidance on the Determination of Potential Health Effects of Nanomaterials Used in Medical Devices." Read the Whole Article

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

From OECD Publishes Report of Expert Meeting on Physical Chemical Properties of Manufactured Nanomaterials and Test Guidelines

On July 15, 2014, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) posted the July 2014 Report of the OECD Expert Meeting on the Physical Chemical Properties of Manufactured Nanomaterials and Test Guidelines. Read the Whole Article

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

From EC Posts Meeting Materials from Validation Workshop on Transparency Measures for Nanomaterials

The European Commission (EC) has posted materials from its June 30, 2014, validation workshop to discuss the preliminary results of the study supporting the impact assessment on transparency measures for nanomaterials. Read the Whole Article

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

From Canada Endorses OECD Recommendation on Nanomaterials

The Summer 2014 issue of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan Progress Report includes an item concerning nanomaterials. Read the Whole Article

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

From EPA Promulgates SNURs for Two CNT Substances

On July 8, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated significant new use rules (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 13 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN). Read the Whole Article

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

From EC Posts Draft Reports for Impact Assessment on Transparency Measures for Nanomaterials

On June 30, 2014, the European Commission (EC) held a validation workshop to discuss the preliminary results of the study supporting the impact assessment on transparency measures for nanomaterials. Read the Whole Article

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

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