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Partnerships matter

Strong partnerships between scientists and local communities are key to using nanotech for water treatment

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet

Nanotech works for water

A joint project between Brazil, India and South Africa highlights progress in using nanotech for clean water

A nanotech opportunity

Capturing the nanotech business opportunity to provide clean water means working with scientists

New tech, new rules?

New, separate rules for using nanotech in water treatment are not the answer to managing risk

Innovative engineering

We need to engineer a usable product if we are to harness nanotechnology for water treatment