Nano-pollution: Why it should worry us

N Jan, N Majeed, M Ahmad, WA Lone, R John - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles are immensely diverse both in terms of quality and sources of emission into
the environment. Nowadays, nanotechnologies are developing and growing at a rapid pace …

A comprehensive review on the classification, uses, sources of nanoparticles (NPs) and their toxicity on health

LK Bhardwaj, P Rath, M Choudhury - Aerosol Science and Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Nanotechnology (NT) refers to the generation and application of nanoparticles (NPs).
Research in NT has been ongoing for several decades and has resulted in a wide range of …

Occurrence, behavior and effects of nanoparticles in the environment

B Nowack, TD Bucheli - Environmental pollution, 2007 - Elsevier
The increasing use of engineered nanoparticles (NP) in industrial and household
applications will very likely lead to the release of such materials into the environment …

[PDF][PDF] Nanoparticles: a closer look at the risks to human health and the environment perceptions and precautionary measures of industry and regulatory bodies in …

Å Helland - 2004 - lup.lub.lu.se
Nanotechnology is a collective definition referring to every technology and science which
operates on a nanoscale. Nanoparticles have different properties than larger particles and …

Nanotoxicology: a perspective and discussion of whether or not in vitro testing is a valid alternative

MJD Clift, P Gehr, B Rothen-Rutishauser - Archives of toxicology, 2011 - Springer
Despite the many proposed advantages related to nanotechnology, there are increasing
concerns as to the potential adverse human health and environmental effects that the …

Impact of nanoparticles on human and environment: review of toxicity factors, exposures, control strategies, and future prospects

M Sajid, M Ilyas, C Basheer, M Tariq, M Daud… - … Science and Pollution …, 2015 - Springer
Nanotechnology has revolutionized the world through introduction of a unique class of
materials and consumer products in many arenas. It has led to production of innovative …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicity of airborne nanoparticles: Facts and challenges

J Portugal, C Bedia, F Amato, AT Juárez-Facio… - Environment …, 2024 - Elsevier
Air pollution is one of the most severe environmental health hazards, and airborne
nanoparticles (diameter< 100 nm) are considered particularly hazardous to human health …

The toxicological impact of nanoparticles

R Brayner - Nano Today, 2008 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a relatively new and vast field. The increased presence of nanomaterials
in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, dental fillings, photovoltaic cells …

Toxicity of nanomaterials: an overview

P Thakur, Y Verma, A Thakur - Synthesis and applications of …, 2022 - Springer
Nanotechnology has attracted much attention due to its potential applications in diverse
areas. Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique properties as compared to their bulk counterparts …

Review on fate, transport, toxicity and health risk of nanoparticles in natural ecosystems: Emerging challenges in the modern age and solutions toward a sustainable …

TK Tran, MK Nguyen, C Lin, TD Hoang… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
In today's era, nanoparticles (NPs) have become an integral part of human life, finding
extensive applications in various fields of science, pharmacy, medicine, industry, electronics …