How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consume
How do face masks and respirators prevent you from breathing in harmful particles? As respiratory protection against coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the science of face masks and respirators, and explores what makes for good protection, whether it’s a professional
In Asia, it has long been part of everyday life. But where does the face mask come from, why was it invented in the first place, and how does it actually work? Author: 3SAT/Nano/Rocket film/Andreas Gust/Konstantin Fuchs Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugh
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow This video explains the basics about Graphene - the first two-dimensional atomic crystal made up of carbon atoms & arranged in a hexagonal lattice. Due to its unique combination of superior properties, graphene is a credible starting po
How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene used in cars? Why not. The current development in the automotive industry such as self-driving and electrical cars puts up new challenges for researchers and innovators. In this film we show how graphene could play a major role
How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe? Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. How
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene for use in biomedical applications is being studied extensively and tests are showing promising results. In this video we explain how graphene can be used to improve people’s lives. Scientific advisors: Prof Kostas Kostarelos
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/WHO How to protect yourself against the new coronavirus? Learn how to wear and dispose of masks correctly. For more information, please visit : https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 What is the correct way to wear and dis
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene and Internet of Things? To ensure a future lifestyle where a high level of interconnectivity makes our daily lives safer and more efficient, we need new solutions for faster transmissions, lower energy consumption and small, fl
If you do not have any respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, or runny nose, you do not need to wear a medical mask. When used alone, masks can give you a false feeling of protection and can even be a source of infection when not used correctly. Learn more about the novel coronavirus here: htt
Avalanche Safety is essential for survival while you’re in the mountains in winter. This video briefly explains how to behave and react in case of an avalanche accident while skiing or snowboarding. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-
