Nanomaterials vulnerable to dispersal in natural environment

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These beakers contain various samples of carbon nanotubes or the nanomaterial Csub60sub also known as buckyballs mixed in water stabilized either by surfactants or natural organic matter. Credit: Photo by Gary Meek
These beakers contain various samples of carbon nanotubes or the nanomaterial C60, also known as 'buckyballs,' mixed in water stabilized either by surfactants or natural organic matter. Credit: Photo by Gary Meek

Laboratory experiments with a type of nanomaterial that has great promise for industrial use show significant potential for dispersal in aquatic environments -- especially when natural organic materials are present.


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