Comments on: Carbon nanotubes: the new asbestos? Not if we act fast. http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/ Providing a clear perspective on developing science and technology responsibly Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:50:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Andrew Maynard http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-2401 Andrew Maynard Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:07:27 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-2401 <strong>New carbon nanotube study raises the health impact stakes...</strong> From 2020 Science : I ’m looking at an electron microscope image of a carbon nanotube - as I cannot show... New carbon nanotube study raises the health impact stakes…

From 2020 Science : I ’m looking at an electron microscope image of a carbon nanotube – as I cannot show…

]]> By: New carbon nanotube study raises the health impact stakes http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-2390 New carbon nanotube study raises the health impact stakes Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:43:59 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-2390 [...] as far back as 1992.  Yet it wasn’t until last year that research was published suggesting carbon nanotubes that look like harmful asbestos fibers could possibly also cause asbestos-like dise...—specifically the disease of the lungs’ lining [...] [...] as far back as 1992.  Yet it wasn’t until last year that research was published suggesting carbon nanotubes that look like harmful asbestos fibers could possibly also cause asbestos-like dise…—specifically the disease of the lungs’ lining [...]

]]> By: Working safely with carbon nanotubes http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Working safely with carbon nanotubes Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:19:07 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-1828 [...] Carbon nanotubes: the new asbestos? Not if we act fast [...] [...] Carbon nanotubes: the new asbestos? Not if we act fast [...]

]]> By: Asbestos-like nanomaterials - should we be concerned? http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Asbestos-like nanomaterials - should we be concerned? Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:53:48 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-164 [...] exploring the potential of fiber-like carbon nanotubes to cause mesothelioma—most notably the Poland et al. study that appeared in Nature Nanotechnology in 2008.  The study indicated (in a nutshell) that [...] [...] exploring the potential of fiber-like carbon nanotubes to cause mesothelioma—most notably the Poland et al. study that appeared in Nature Nanotechnology in 2008.  The study indicated (in a nutshell) that [...]

]]> By: Tough love for science and technology innovation « 2020 Science http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Tough love for science and technology innovation « 2020 Science Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:42:44 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-12 [...] new material with applications from super-strong materials to next-generation electronics—have a passing resemblance to asbestos fibers in some configurations.  And a lack of clear information on how to use them safely is dogging a nascent nanotube [...] [...] new material with applications from super-strong materials to next-generation electronics—have a passing resemblance to asbestos fibers in some configurations.  And a lack of clear information on how to use them safely is dogging a nascent nanotube [...]

]]> By: Carbon nanotubes rock—literally! « 2020 Science http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Carbon nanotubes rock—literally! « 2020 Science Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:05:37 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-11 [...] of safety.  It’s not clear whether the carbon nanotubes being used in Jiang’s lab match those that could cause health problems if inhaled, or whether there is any possible of the films shedding potentially harmful carbon nanotubes.  But [...] [...] of safety.  It’s not clear whether the carbon nanotubes being used in Jiang’s lab match those that could cause health problems if inhaled, or whether there is any possible of the films shedding potentially harmful carbon nanotubes.  But [...]

]]> By: Andrew Maynard : Resolving the carbon nanotube identity crisis http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Andrew Maynard : Resolving the carbon nanotube identity crisis Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:50:58 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-9 [...] nanotubes are potentially dangerous if inhaled in sufficient quantities.  Earlier this year, Craig Poland and colleagues showed that long thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes are potentially able to cause the disease [...] [...] nanotubes are potentially dangerous if inhaled in sufficient quantities.  Earlier this year, Craig Poland and colleagues showed that long thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes are potentially able to cause the disease [...]

]]> By: Resolving the carbon nanotube identity crisis « 2020 Science http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Resolving the carbon nanotube identity crisis « 2020 Science Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:42:25 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-10 [...] nanotubes are potentially dangerous if inhaled in sufficient quantities.  Earlier this year, Craig Poland and colleagues showed that long thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes are potentially able to cause the disease [...] [...] nanotubes are potentially dangerous if inhaled in sufficient quantities.  Earlier this year, Craig Poland and colleagues showed that long thin multiwalled carbon nanotubes are potentially able to cause the disease [...]

]]> By: Carbon nanotube-rubber composite set to double operating lifetime of deep oil wells « 2020 Science http://2020science.org/2008/05/21/8521-carbon-nanotubes-the-new-asbestos-not-if-we-act-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Carbon nanotube-rubber composite set to double operating lifetime of deep oil wells « 2020 Science Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:00:50 +0000 http://2020science.wordpress.com/?p=240#comment-8 [...] course, there are still issues to be resolved, including the question of safety.  Recent reports suggest that some multi-walled carbon nanotubes (long thin ones in particular) might be harmful if [...] [...] course, there are still issues to be resolved, including the question of safety.  Recent reports suggest that some multi-walled carbon nanotubes (long thin ones in particular) might be harmful if [...]

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