Nanoscience has matured significantly during the last decade as it has transitioned from
bench top science to applied technology. Presently, nanomaterials are used in a wide …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have unique physical and chemical properties that drive their use
in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. CNTs are commonly oxidized prior to …

Nanotechnology is expected to have a beneficial influence on agriculture, food and
environment, due to the unique properties of nanomaterials. However, little is known about …

Carbon nanotube (CNT) toxicity-related issues provoke many debates in the scientific
community. The controversial and disputable data about toxicity doses, proposed hazard …

Objectives Up to now, little research has been focussed on discovering how zeta potential
independently affects polymeric nanoparticle (NP) cytotoxicity. Methods Polymeric …

The emergence of nanotechnology as a key enabling technology over the past years has
opened avenues for new and innovative applications in nanomedicine. From the business …

Rational modification of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to isolate their specific physical and
chemical properties will inform a mechanistic understanding of observed CNT toxicity in …

In the last few years questions have been raised regarding the potential toxicity of carbon
nanotubes (CNTs) to humans and environment. It is believed that the physico-chemical …

Recent advances in nanotechnology have revolutionised all aspects of life, from
engineering to cosmetics. One of the most exciting areas of development is that of …

Several in vitro and in vivo studies suggest local and systemic effects following exposure to
carbon nanotubes. No data are available, however, on their possible embryotoxicity in …