Nanotechnology

What is Nanotechnology? 

Nanotechnology is engineering at the atomic or molecular level. It is a group of enabling technologies that involves the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale (generally accepted as 100 nanometres or less, where a nanometer is one-billionth of a metre) to create new materials, structures and devices. At this very small scale, the chemical and physical properties of materials can change, such as colour, magnetism and the ability to conduct electricity.

Nanotechnology represents a broad range of old and new technology platforms, with application across a number of industry sectors. It presents Australia with the potential to transform and innovate its industries that must also be balanced with health, safety and environmental considerations.

Guidance on New Chemical Requirements for Notification of Industrial Nanomaterials (PDF 182 KB)

FAQs- Adjustments to NICNAS New Chemicals Processes for Industrial Nanomaterials ( 103 Kb)

Review of 2007-09 Literature on Toxicological and Health-Effects Relating to Six Nanomaterials ( 414 Kb)

Nanotechnology - 2009-2010 Stakeholder Consultation

• View the summary of results, submissions and consultation papers.
  

Nanomaterials Online Guide

• What are Nanomaterials;

• What is Australia doing in nanotechnology?

• What is NICNAS doing in nanotechnology?

• Nanotechnology Advisory Group

• Further information;

• Do you have any queries or wish to put a view?

 

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