The Fourth Nano Café was held on March 22.

Sean Palecek, UW Madison - Nanoscale Science & Engineering Center, Simon Silver & Le T Phung, UIC – Department of Microbiology & Immunology, shared ideas and views with the attendees about the benefits and risks of nano-antimicrobials.

This concern was raised by citizens at the third Nano Café and discussion of the topic brought on additional questions:

• What kinds of products include nano-antimicrobials?
• How do nano-antimicrobials work? What are their effects and benefits?
• Are nano-antimicrobials toxic for health? for the environment?
• Does a potential for microbial resistance to these nanomaterials exist?
• What are the pros and cons of a regulation in this field?

See the pictures & a slideshow of the event.

You can find more information about nanotechnology and antibacterials on our NanoProducts page: http://www.nanocafes.org/nanoproducts_antibacterial

Flyer and Press Release of the event

Announcements:
UW Madison Calendar - Nelson Institute Calendar - Isthmus -
Madison.Com - NanoWerk - Craigslist

Click here to read the questions asked in advance on this website.