Metal oxide nanoparticles are used in a broad range of industrial processes and workers
may be exposed to aerosols of the particles both during production and handling. Despite …

Exposure of humans to metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) occurs mainly via air, and inhaled
metal oxide NPs may generate inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Background Although classified as metal oxides, cobalt monoxide (CoO) and lanthanum
oxide (La 2 O 3) nanoparticles, as representative transition and rare earth oxides, exhibit …

Background A standard short-term inhalation study (STIS) was applied for hazard
assessment of 13 metal oxide nanomaterials and micron-scale zinc oxide. Methods Rats …

Background Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used in industry, cosmetics,
and biomedicine. Objectives We examined hazards of several well-characterized high …

Characterizations and in vitro toxicity screening were performed on metal oxide engineered
nanomaterials (ENMs) independently comprising ZnO, CuO, CeO 2, Fe 2 O 3, WO 3, V 2 O …

Metal oxide nanoparticles are often used as industrial catalysts and elevated levels of these
particles have been clearly demonstrated at sites surrounding factories. To date, limited …

Abstract Context: Cadmium oxide nanoparticles (CdO NPs) are employed in optoelectronic
devices and as a starting material for generating quantum dots as well as for medical …

Various synthetic powders with primary particle sizes at the nanoscale and a high
commercial impact have been studied using Wistar rats. The test materials were metal …

Introduction: Increased use of nanomaterials has raised concerns about the potential for
undesirable human health and environmental effects. Releases into the air may occur and …