Nanoparticles are used widely in our lives, but the understanding of their impacts on human
and environmental health is still limited, at least due in part to the fact that nanoparticles are …

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 …

Nanotechnology exploits the fact that nanoparticles exhibit unique physicochemical
properties, which are distinct from fine‐sized particles of the same composition. It follows that …

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 …

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 …

Nanotechnology has attracted much attention due to its potential applications in diverse
areas. Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique properties as compared to their bulk counterparts …

Although nanoparticles have been intentionally used for centuries, the unique chemical and
physical properties of these materials have only been systematically investigated in the last …

The new and unique applications offered by nanotechnology in diverse areas have made it
so popular that it is being applied today in almost all aspects of daily life. Although the small …

Nanotechnology is a major source of innovation with important economic consequences.
However, the potential risks for health and the environment have raised questions on …

Authors are often asked about the impact of their research on their fields or disciplines.
Likewise, editors often wonder about the impact of articles published in their journals. In an …