Vireo has been working for the past decade to establish safety and support commercialization for microfibrillated cellulose, cellulose nanocrystals and a host of other emerging biomaterials. Our lead scientists are sharing their experience and provide practical guidance in presentations, posters, discussion panels and networking events at the 2023 TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference.
Read MoreThe U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is seeking feedback from a broad cross-section of stakeholders as they refresh their Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Research Strategy and reflect on progress toward the goals set in 2011. We encourage individuals, non-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions, and the private sector interested in the responsible development of nanotechnology to join us as we contribute to creating an updated NNI EHS Research Strategy.
Read MoreThe last few weeks have seen a number of announcements related to nano and sustainable materials testing, regulation and commercialization. These are some of the top stories that caught our eyes:
Read MoreA new paper summarizes progress on safer and sustainable by design (SSbD) approaches for nano and advanced materials and highlights recent work to meet the challenges to their practical implementation: including progress on projects that Vireo is carrying out as a DIAGONAL Project Partner.
Read MoreIn a landmark decision, the EU Court of Justice ruled that 2017 decisions on carcinogenicity for TiO2 did not rely on valid evidence. The animal studies used were not relevant to humans and they failed to show an intrinsic cause of cancer. The court decision has implications for the EU ban of TiO2 in food.
Read MoreThe U.S. FDA NanoDay Symposium 2022, on October 11, 2022, will include an overview and discussion of their Guidance for Industry on drug products, including biological products, which contain nanomaterials.
Read MoreThe annual UMaine CNM (cellulose nanomaterial) forum starts today, Wednesday, August 24, and continues on Thursday, August 25.
Read MoreVireo Advisors, LLC is proud to announce we are hosting a workshop on market-specific safety demonstration requirements for new substances, with a focus on cellulose nanomaterial applications.
Read MoreThe Alliance for Pulp & Paper Technology Innovation (APPTI) has organized a webinar series entitled “Biobased Materials for Advanced Manufacturing” to highlight the nanocellulose research being conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the University of Maine, and 20+ industrial partners under their multi-year $40 million bio-derived materials research collaboration funded by the Department of Energy.
Read MoreThe Call for Presentations for the 2022 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials (TAPPI Nano 2022) has been extended until January 21, 2022.
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