Innovating Nanoparticle Safety: Storage, Handling, and Disposal Processes

Abstract

Uncertainty concerning nanoparticle safety measures stem from a scarcity of readily accessible, practical, and application-specific information. This constitutes a hazard for the workplace and the environment. We investigated nano-safety questions and interviewed researchers across Switzerland. We created a set of printable, customizable posters with clear guidelines, and a list of recommend~equipment~to make a laboratory nanoparticle ready, which we both made available online. Through these solutions, we aim to improve the implementation of safe nanoparticle practices and save researchers time and frustration.~

Authors

  • Finn O'Brien

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Nelaka Govinna

    Aramco Research Center - Boston, Aramco Research Center - Houston, None, NOAA/ESRL/Global Monitoring Division, University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Department of Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Clark University, Tufts University

  • Nelaka Govinna

    Aramco Research Center - Boston, Aramco Research Center - Houston, None, NOAA/ESRL/Global Monitoring Division, University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Department of Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Clark University, Tufts University

  • Nelaka Govinna

    Aramco Research Center - Boston, Aramco Research Center - Houston, None, NOAA/ESRL/Global Monitoring Division, University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Department of Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Clark University, Tufts University

  • Nelaka Govinna

    Aramco Research Center - Boston, Aramco Research Center - Houston, None, NOAA/ESRL/Global Monitoring Division, University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Department of Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA, Clark University, Tufts University