Publications on Synthetic Nanomaterials

Action plan Synthetic Nanomaterials
Final report 2 September 2020 (only available in German and French)

Opportunities and Risks of Nanomaterials
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2017

Opportunities and Risks of Nanomaterials
Results, Outcome and Perspectives – Final Brochure NRP 64, 2017

Engineered Nanomaterials: Impact & Safety Aspects
White Paper NRP 64, 2017

Engineered nanomaterials: toward effective safety management in research laboratories
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2016

Synthetic Nanomaterials
Risk Assessment and Risk ManagementBasic report for the Swiss Action Plan, 2007

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