A Safer Nanotechnology

By David Bradley2009-11-01T00:00:00

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Researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed an environmentally friendly way of making nanomaterials from zinc oxide

Nanotechnology has blossomed for over a decade as evidenced by the growing number of applications of nanomaterials. Environmental implications are an important consideration when developing new materials and researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed a more environment friendly way to make nanomaterials from zinc oxide.¹ Their approach avoids using toxic volatile organic solvents and allows them to make zinc oxide nanorods for medical and other uses in nothing more than hot water.

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