Nanotechnology - Toxicological Issues and Environmental Safety (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Simeonova, P. P.; Luster, M. I.; Opopol, N.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a summary of the state-of-art knowledge on nanomaterials and nanoparticles. It examines toxicological issues, risk assessment and control measures, public participation and educational/ethical issues, as well as institutional mechanisms and status reports from various countries. Coverage also details collaborations in the field of nanotechnology regarding safe application and development.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Netherlands
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781402060762
• Artikelnr.: 43727788

Autorenporträt

P.P. Simeonova, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA / N. Opopol, Medical and Pharmaceutical University Kishinev, Kishinev, Moldova / M.I. Luster, M.I. Luster Associates, Morgantown, WV, USA

Inhaltsangabe

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.