Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Risks, Regulation, and Management, Fourth Edition explores the complex and evolving issues pertaining to nanotechnology's environmental health and safety (EHS). With significant advancements in nanomaterial usage, such as graphene and cellulose, and the intersection with fields like agriculture, climate change, medicine, and personal care products, this new edition provides insights into the current state of nanotechnology twenty years after pivotal health and safety discussions. It offers a preliminary roadmap for upcoming advancements, showcases the influence of nanotechnology on the emergence of new technologies, and raises vital questions about the broad application of nanotechnology in real-world settings.
Additionally, this edition introduces new topics like AI and nanomaterials, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of nanotechnology. This thoroughly revised edition also incorporates real-world case studies to offer practical examples of specific challenges and scenarios faced by stakeholders at the forefront of nanotechnology-driven industries, making it an invaluable resource to laboratory scientists, business leaders, regulators, service providers, and postgraduate researchers.
- Covers the new generation of nanoparticles and significantly expands on existing material from third edition
- Reviews toxicological studies and industrial initiatives, all supported by numerous case studies
- Provides the only edited volume to collect research on the regulatory and risk implications of a wide array of industrial, environmental, and consumer nanomaterials
