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Fifteen years of nanoEHS research advances science and fosters a vibrant community

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As new nanomaterials, manufacturing methods and applications advance, the nanotechnology-related environmental, health and safety community is well positioned to build upon the scientific foundation and strong collaborations they have developed to further expand understanding and ensure responsible development into the future.

The 15-year anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act has provided an opportunity to reflect on progress made in a wide variety of areas impacted by nanotechnology. Responsible development — including understanding both the potential environmental, health and safety implications of nanomaterials and the ethical, legal and societal aspects of nanotechnology — is one of the four goals of the US National Nanotechnology Initiative. By explicitly articulating responsible development as a goal, the implications and applications of this emerging technology have been researched in parallel to more rapidly advance nanotechnology to benefit society.

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Fig. 1: NanoEHS researchers work with a variety of nanomaterials.
Fig. 2: Nurturing international collaboration.

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  1. National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, Alexandria, VA, USA

    Lisa E. Friedersdorf & Rhema Bjorkland

  2. School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA

    Rebecca D. Klaper

  3. Department of Environmental Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA

    Christie M. Sayes

  4. Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

    Mark R. Wiesner

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Friedersdorf, L.E., Bjorkland, R., Klaper, R.D. et al. Fifteen years of nanoEHS research advances science and fosters a vibrant community. Nat. Nanotechnol. 14, 996–998 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-019-0574-z

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