Nanotechnologies Resource Center

 

Nanotechnologies...the New Industrial Revolution

"Advances in nanotechnologies are happening at an unprecedented pace with the potential to yield novel applications and products across all sectors and aspects of life.  The emergence of nanoscale materials will heavily impact the long-term outlook for a range of scientific and engineering disciplines and is therefore often referred to as the new industrial revolution."

- Dr. Anna Gergely
Principal Scientist, Director, EHS Regulatory
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
 

Nanotubes

This Nanotechnologies Resource Center provides crucial information about the latest cutting-edge advancements in the field.  Visit the links below to access this information:

Nano Analyst

Our Nano Analyst provides insights and commentary on the news and developments impacting the field, as related to a broad spectrum of industrial sectors. Read the latest installment of our nano newsletter or sign-up to receive future issues of the Nano Analyst.

About Nanotechnologies

Companies invest more than $4 billion annually on nanotechnologies research and development.  The US government alone has appropriated more than $3 billion in funding since 2000. Read more.

Recent Engagements

Steptoe is armed with the knowledge and experience to help companies evaluate compliance of their processes and products with current and future regulations, as well as to resolve related IP, liability, insurance, and other issues across all practice areas.

Recent engagements:

  • Ensuring compliance of nanomaterials and nanotechnology-enabled products with REACH and other regulatory requirements;
  • Contributing to the developments of evolving regulations;
  • Helping companies with voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements and related IP, liability, insurance, and other issues; and
  • Supporting product stewardship efforts related to nanotechnologies, including efficient communication strategies in the supply chain.

Recent engagements include work in the following industries:

  • Biocides & pesticides
  • Cosmetics
  • Food contact
  • Consumer products
  • Occupational health issues

People

View a list of Steptoe professionals with experience in the nanotechnologies field. 

External Nanotechnologies Links

Find helpful external links to other organizations with nanotechnologies initiatives.

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