| Autor: |
Lou DiBerardinis, Pam Greenley, Marilyn F. Hallock, Dan Kallin |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Chemical Health & Safety. 16:16-23 |
| ISSN: |
1871-5532 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.jchas.2008.04.001 |
| Popis: |
In the last few years, the number of research studies on the toxicity of different types of nanomaterials has increased dramatically. These studies have suggested effects at the cellular level and in short-term animal tests. The effects seen depend on the base material of the nanoparticle, its size and structure, and its substituents and coatings. Additional toxicology testing is being funded or planned by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network and other research organizations in the US and in Europe. Nanomaterials of uncertain toxicity can be handled using the same precautions currently used at universities to handle other materials of unknown toxicity: use of exhaust ventilation (such as fume hoods and vented enclosures) to prevent inhalation exposure during procedures that may release aerosols or fibers and use of gloves to prevent dermal exposure. This article presents an overview of some of the major questions in nanotoxicology and also discusses the best practices that universities such as MIT and others are currently using to prevent exposure. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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