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Plant derived nanoparticles for cosmetics and sunscreen
The TechnologyThere are numerous sunscreen and cosmetics products on the market today that contain nanoparticles (NP’s). These NP’s increase ultraviolet light absorption of the product and also allow the product to be spread more easily. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and Zinc oxide (ZnO) are the most commonly used NP’s, and they are commonly found together...
Published: 6/10/2013   |   Updated: 6/2/2013   |   Inventor(s): Mingjun Zhang
Keywords(s): Agriculture, Nanoemulsion
Category(s): Engineering, Human Health, Chemistry & Materials
English ivy nanoparticle production system
The Technology Nanoparticles have grown increasing popular for their industrial, health care, and cosmetic applications. Unfortunately, many of the methods of synthesis produce highly toxic byproducts. Researchers at the University of Tennessee initially discovered that English ivy rootlets produce nanoparticles that help the plants adhere to surfaces...
Published: 6/4/2013   |   Updated: 6/2/2013   |   Inventor(s): C. Neal Stewart, Jason Burris, Mingjun Zhang, Scott Lenaghan
Keywords(s): Agriculture
Category(s): Agriculture, Chemistry & Materials