Sample Publications By Dr. Mauter

“Environmental Applications of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials” (abstract)

  • This article, published in Environmental Science Technology, is an overview article that explains the common forms of carbon-based nanomaterials and their widespread application within the environmental world.

“Nanocomposites of Vertically Aligned Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Magnetic Alignment and Polymerization of a Lyotropic Precursor” 2010 (pdf)

  • This methods paper describes how anisotropic alignment of carbon nanotubes can be achieved. This method has enormous application for membrane technology.

Related Articles

“The Subtleties of Water in Small Places”

  • This article, written by Dr. Truskett and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, explains how hydraulic flow is governed by different parameters on the nano-scale than it is on the macro-scale. The article explains how water is able to flow through carbon based nanotubes effectively.

National Nanotechnology Initiative

  • The National Naotechnology Initiative is a government sponsored research and development program with an annual budget of $2.1 billion dollars. It funds research in the fields of industry, environmental application and the environmental problems associated with nanotechnology.The site also includes a nanotechnology 101 and a wealth of background information on the field of nanotechnology.

EPA: Control and Regulation of Nanotechnology

  • Many nanomaterials are designated as toxic chemicals and their regulation is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act. This website describes EPA’s efforts to implement these regulations.

Review of Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research (National Academy of Science Press)

  • This is an overview and analysis of the governments effort to regulate nanotechnology and research the problems associated with nanotechnology. The study provides suggestions to better governmental efforts. The study suggests that better communication is required between EPA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  The study finds that further research is needed in the fields of toxicity, toxickinetics, environmental fate and standardization of testing.