Big problems for nano-technology - Dr Klatz

Posted on 2009-05-28 12:05:20 in
Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. Nanotechnology is being used in manufacturing to make products lighter, stronger, less expensive, etc. However, a recent study shows certain applications could pose cancer risks similar to that of asbestos.

Posted on: 23 May 2008

Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. Nanotechnology is being used in manufacturing to make products lighter, stronger, less expensive, etc. However, a recent study shows certain applications could pose cancer risks similar to that of asbestos.

Tags: Nanotechnology, molecular engineering, manufacturing, cancer risk, asbestos

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