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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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cosmetics
17/07/2024
TiO2 in cosmetics: according to European experts, safety data are inconclusive
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Article
cosmetics
14/03/2024
Twelve nanomaterials banned and one restricted in European cosmetics
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food
14/03/2024
The new definition of nanomaterials in food definitively approved in mid-May?
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2025
Advanced Characterization Techniques in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (Nano2025, Rome)
Rome
Congress
  • Advanced Characterization Techniques in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 
  • 10th European Congress on Advanced Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
  • Website: https://nanomaterialsconference.com
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Oct.
2025
Characterizing and preventing risks related to manufactured nanomaterials and ultrafine particles (INRS, Vandœuvre-Lès-Nancy – France)
Nancy
Training
  • Training intended for occupational physicians, occupational risk prevention specialists (IPRP), company prevention specialists, prevention department staff from Carsat, Cramif and CGSS, institutional prevention specialists (Dreets, Dreal, MSA…).
  • Organizer: French National institute of research and security (INRS)
  • October 6 to 10, 2025
  • Website: www.inrs.fr/…/formation/…JA1030_2025
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