Environmental Nanoparticles Conference at University of Delaware
On November 10-11, 2008 The University of Delaware will host a conference to explore the scientifc, ethical and policy aspects of environmental nanoparticles. The major themes of the conference include human and environmental health, fate and transport, sensing and remediation, and future policy directions. Invited speakers include: Wei-xian Zhang (Lehigh University); Murray Johnston (University of Delaware); Barbara Karn (US Environmental Protection Agency); and Terry Medley (DuPont). More information on the conference can be found at: http://sepp.dbi.udel.edu/nanoconf2.html
Why Is Small So Big?
Nanotechnology deals with products and processes that are measured in almost unbelievably small increments called “nanometers”—one billionth of a meter.
At the nanoscale, materials differ from larger objects in their physical, chemical and biological properties; therefore, they lend themselves to new and improved materials, systems and devices. Nanotechnology is behind the development of such diverse advancements as:
- Drug Delivery
- Biofiltration and Separation sciences
- Improved coatings for medical devices
Thanks to rapid advances in this exciting new field, we now have the tools and talents to manipulate materials on the molecular scale—a technology literally changing the world as we know it.