Nanotechnology has seen exponential growth in last decade due to its unique
physicochemical properties; however, the risk associated with this emerging technology has …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon, made of graphite and constructed in
cylindrical tubes with nanometer in diameter and several millimeters in length. Their …

Because of their unique physical, chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties, carbon
nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted a great deal of research interest and have many potential …

Inflammation can be induced by chronic infection, inflammatory diseases and
physicochemical factors. Chronic inflammation is estimated to contribute to approximately …

From carbides in steel to cobalt–carbon covalent bonds in vitamin B 12, transition metal (TM)–
carbon interactions play a critical role in so many aspects of human life that we rarely realize …

We have shown previously that single-walled carbon nanotubes can be catalytically
biodegraded over several weeks by the plant-derived enzyme, horseradish peroxidase …

Nanotechnologies are emerging as highly promising technologies in many sectors in the
society. However, the increasing use of engineered nanomaterials also raises concerns …

BACKGROUND: It is widely believed that engineered nanomaterials will be increasingly
used in biomedical applications. However, before these novel materials can be safely …

With the increasing utilization of engineered nanomaterials (ENM), the potential exposure of
workers to ENM is likely to increase significantly. Very little is known though, of the risks …

Successful cancer management depends on accurate diagnostics along with specific
treatment protocols. Current diagnostic techniques need to be improved to provide earlier …