Nanotechnology - Toxicological Issues and Environmental Safety

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

Del i serien NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security

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Beskrivning

However, the success of the emerging nanotechnology applications will depend on dynamic development of nanomaterial toxicology, risk and exposure assessment. This book includes a summary of the most important gaps in knowledge, needs for research, and collaborations in the field of nanotechnology regarding safe application and development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-05-24
Mått:155 x 235 x 22 mm
Vikt:584 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
Antal sidor:276
Upplaga:2007
Förlag:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN:9781402060748

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Teknik: allmänt inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

Nanotechnologies: Overview and Issues.- Biokinetics and Effects of Nanoparticles.- Nanoparticle Exposure and Systemic/Cardio Vascular Effects – Experimental Data.- Pulmonary Effects of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Inflammatory Response, Oxidative Stress/Signaling, and Recognition by Macrophages.- Inhalation of Nanomaterials: Short Overview of the Local and Systemic Effects.- Interactions of Organic Compounds with Mineral Particles, and the Detection of Cell Components in Bacteria by Spectroscopic Methods – Connections to Nanoscience.- Toxicity of Polymeric Nanoparticles with Respect to their Application as Drug Carriers.- Risk Assessment Approaches and Research Needs for Nanomaterials: An Examination of Data and Information from Current Studies.- Risk Assessment Related to Nanotechnology: Environmental and Policy–Making.- Needs for Regulations, Training, and Education for Health Protection and Environmental Security of Nanotechnologies.- Bioethics and Legal Aspects of Potential Health and Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology.- Nanotechnology – The Frame of Worker Training, Public Education, and Participation.- Use of Membrane Filtration for Water Treatment with Examples from the Republic of Macedonia.- Current State of Nanostructured TiO2-based Catalysts: Preparation Methods.- Evaluation of Mean Diameter values using Scherrer Equation Applied to Electron Diffraction Images.- Occupational Risk Assessment and Management: Focus on Nanomaterials.- Approaches in Environmental Ecotoxicology.- Particle Exposure Through the Indoor Air Environment.