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Materials, Physics and Nanosciences (MPNS)

The Domain Materials, Physics and Nanosciences (MPNS) is home to material science, extending from conception through to production and includes characterization, examination, evaluation, fabrication and development, to actual application and service, as well as related databases, codes, standards and inspections.

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The Domain thus also incorporates nanomaterials and nanosciences and the nanotechnological applications thereof. It also supports exploratory basic and applied research in physics, theoretical and experimental, as a key to understanding the laws governing the behaviour of matter and energy.


News

13 May 2013
COST Action Grant Holders, check the new features of the 'Participate' section of the COST website!

We would like to inform all COST Action Grant Holders that the 'Participate' section of the COST website will be reorganised as of Tuesday 14 May at 12:00. These changes will also have an impact on the former 'Guidelines' page and the documents available herewith.

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25 March 2013
The latest issue of the COST Newsletter is now online

Stay up-to-date with COST's latest news and opportunities!

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22 March 2013
How to define the relationship between nanostructures and their toxicity?

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This is a key question in order to identify the best balance between commercial development of these high value materials on the one hand, and protection of workers, the public, and the environment from adverse effects on the other…

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Domain Committee Members

Contact details of MPNS Domain Committee Members

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MPNS - involvement in external events

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