Air pollution in Santiago: How can nanotechnology help us?

Submitted by olabrin on Mon, 06/30/2025 - 19:39

 Did you know that, beyond the visible smog, there is an even more silent threat in the air we breathe?

In his recent column published by Radio Cooperativa, Dr. Juliano Casagrande, director of the CEDENNA Center Program at USACH, addresses one of the most invisible and dangerous aspects of pollution: nanoparticles.

These ultrafine particles, a product of combustion and industrial activity, can penetrate deep into the human body, causing severe health effects. But they also open up a key field of action for science.
In his reflection, Dr. Casagrande highlights how nanotechnology—an area where Chile has advanced scientific capabilities—allows for the identification, analysis, and mitigation of this contamination, providing essential data for designing more effective public policies and technologies that truly make a difference.

Check out the full opinion column here!

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