The cardiovascular effects of inhaled particle matter (PM) are responsible for a substantial
morbidity and mortality attributed to air pollution. Ultrafine particles, like those in diesel …

This review summarizes recent progress in the design and applications of cadmium-free
quantum dots (Cd-free QDs), with an emphasis on their role in biophotonics and …

Particle transfer across the placenta has been suggested but to date, no direct evidence in
real-life, human context exists. Here we report the presence of black carbon (BC) particles …

Abstract Background Plastic is everywhere. It is used in food packaging, storage containers,
electronics, furniture, clothing, and common single-use disposable items. Microplastic and …

Nanoplastics are common contaminants in the living environment. Thus far, no
investigations have focused on small intestinal injury in the offspring of adult mice that were …

Background: A rich body of literature exists that has demonstrated adverse human health
effects following exposure to ambient air particulate matter (PM), and there is strong support …

The world⿿ s population is steadily ageing and as a result, health conditions related to
ageing, such as dementia, have become a major public health concern. In 2001, it was …

In the last two decades, nanotechnologies demonstrated various applications in different
fields, including detection, sensing, catalysis, electronics, and biomedical sciences …

Background Particles and fibres affect human health as a function of their properties such as
chemical composition, size and shape but also depending on complex interactions in an …

Inorganic nanoparticles provide the opportunity to localize bioactive agents to the target
sites and protect them from degradation. In many cases, acute toxicities of inorganic …