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Nanoparticles from shipping and road traffic
(2015-05-07)
In the urban environment road traffic is the dominant source of aerosol particles while in
coastal and harbour areas shipping is also a significant source. For shipping there are no direct
regulations regarding particle ...
New single particle methods for detection and characterization of nanoparticles in environmental samples
(2013-11-28)
Nanoparticles (NP) are being used in rapidly increasing quantities which has resulted in concerns about possible harmful effects for health and environment. NP are already undergoing similar risk assessment programs as ...
From Silica Nano-Particles to Silica Gels and Beyond - Salt Induced Aggregation of Silica Nano-Particles and the Stability of Resultant Gels
(2020-04-21)
Aqueous silica nanoparticle suspensions are widely available and used within a number of industries. A relatively new area of application is as a grouting material for sealing narrow fractures in tunnels. While silica ...