articleNanotoxicologyJan 1, 2007Closed access

Toxicology of nanoparticles: A historical perspective

University of Rochester · Edinburgh Napier University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The rapid expansion of nanotechnology promises to have great benefits for society, yet there is increasing concern that human and environmental exposure to engineered nanomaterials may result in significant adverse effects. That is why the field of nanotoxicology – dealing with effects and potential risks of particulate structures

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Keywords
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanotoxicology
  • Nanoparticle
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Materials science
  • Biology
  • Engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life in Land
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