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Questions of scale

What are the nanometric properties that are of interest, and how can we understand them? How can nanos be measured and defined?

What are the main nano substances on the market? Can we trust claims and promises of miracle solutions?

Transversal or general aspects on the issue of scale

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risks
Physicochemical characteristics and toxicity of nanomaterials
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characterization
The main substances in nano form
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definition
Defining nanos
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characterization
Detecting and measuring nanos – Nanometrology
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promises
Nanos: between promises and realities
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characterization
The world of the infinitely small
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Focus on some nanos substances

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gold
Gold nanoparticles
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cosmetics
MBBT or “Bisoctrizole” in nano form
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biocide
Silver nanoparticles
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promises
Graphene
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additives
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles
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silica
Silica nanoparticles
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applications
Carbon nanotubes
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consumption
14/02/2025
When will cleaning products be covered by mandatory [nano] labeling?
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risks
12/02/2025
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and the risk of cancer: the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU could back up classification
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cosmetics
17/07/2024
TiO2 in cosmetics: according to European experts, safety data are inconclusive
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2025
Dimensional analysis by electron and atomic force microscopy of particles (NanoMesureFrance, Online)
On line
Webinar
  • Webinar presenting the example guide produced by NanoMesureFrance, to illustrate the difficulties encountered in dimensional analysis of particles by electron and atomic force microscopy.
  • Organizers: Association NanoMesureFrance
  • Speakers: Valérie Godefert & François-Xavier Ouf (LNE & NanoMesureFrance)
  • Website: www.eventbrite.fr/…nanomesurefrance-webinar-…

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Avr.
2025
Advanced Characterization Techniques in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (Nano2025, Rome – Italy)
Rome
Congress
  • Advanced Characterization Techniques in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 
  • 10th European Congress on Advanced Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
  • 14 and 15 April 2025
  • Website: https://nanomaterialsconference.com
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Mai
2025
5th Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology (BfR & Fraunhofer Nanotechnology Network – Würzburg, Germany)
Würzburg
Conference
  • 5th Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology
  • Organizers: the Fraunhofer Nanotechnology Network, with the support of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)
  • Date: May 13-14, 2025
  • Topics:
    • the application of nanotechnology in various sectors, including digitalization, 2D/3D printing, carbon-based materials and battery materials
    • nano on various regulations (REACh, food contact materials, cosmetics, bioagents, PPPs)
    • adaptation and development of OECD Test Guidelines for nano and advanced materials (Malta Initiative)
    • review on nano-specific NAMs (new approach methodologies)
    • when you’re nano and you know it: dealing with uncertainty regarding the nanomaterial definition in regulatory frameworks
    • …
  • Website: www.isc.fraunhofer.de/…2025/5th-symposium-nanotechnology.html

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