Nanoparticles come loose during washing (UPI)

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Oct. 29 (UPI) — Swiss scientists say they have discovered silver nanoparticles being used in some brands of socks are being released into the environment during washing.
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This entry was posted on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 1:52 pm and is filed under Technology.