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1 September 2009
CSIRO scientist Dr Amanda Barnard has been awarded the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award for her work on developing computer models designed to predict the stability of nanoparticles in air and water. "Nanoparticle research presents exciting opportunities for the development of new technologies, materials and products but, balancing those developments with the need to minimise the environmental impacts, is paramount," she said.