EPA announces research strategy to study nanomaterials
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 13:56
in Physics & Chemistry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today outlined a new research strategy to better understand how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the environment. Nanomaterials are materials that are between approximately one and 100 nanometers. These materials are currently used in hundreds of consumer products, including sunscreen, cosmetics and sports equipment.