Analysis of the occupational, consumer and environmental exposure to engineered nanomaterials used in 10 technology sectors
| Autor: | Evelyn H.W. Heugens, Bernd Nowack, Connie Brouwer, Robert E. Geertsma, Marie-Claire Toufektsian, B. Ross, Susan W.P. Wijnhoven, Robert John Aitken |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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Engineered nanomaterials
Biomedical Engineering 02 engineering and technology 010501 environmental sciences Toxicology 01 natural sciences Occupational safety and health Risk Factors Occupational Exposure Environmental health Industry Nanotechnology High potential 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Environmental Exposure Environmental exposure Environmental economics 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Nanostructures Product life-cycle management 13. Climate action Information and Communications Technology Occupational exposure Business Environmental Pollution 0210 nano-technology |
| DOI: | 10.6084/m9.figshare.21830326.v1 |
| Popis: | Humans and the environment can come into contact with nanomaterials through a wide range of applications during all stages of the life cycle of nanoproducts. The aim of this commentary is to present an assessment of the potential for exposure and thus identify possible environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues for nanomaterials used in 10 technology sectors. We analysed all life cycle stages with regard to potential for exposure of workers, consumers/patients, and the environment. A wide variety of nanomaterials are used of which many have negligible potential for exposure, while others have medium or even high potential for exposure. Based on the likelihood of exposure, it appears that in general most attention should be paid to the agrifood, chemistry/materials, textiles and health sectors; and less to the information and communication technology (ICT), security and energy sectors. Toxicity and exposure are both important; however, the EHS impact of nanomaterials is always dependent on their particular use. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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