Proving nanoparticles in sunscreen products

Monday, August 3, 2015 - 09:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Loads of cosmetics like sunscreen lotions contain titanium dioxide. These nanoparticles are contentious. Experts suspect they may have harmful effects on people and the environment. But it is difficult to prove that the particles are in the lotions. Using a new method, these particles can now be calculated.

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