Nanomaterials A Danger or a Promise A Chemical and Biological Perspective [Paperback]

With the increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, fillers in dental fillings, water filtration process, catalysis, photovoltaic cells, bio-detection, a growing public debate is emerging on toxicological and environmental effects of direct and indirect exposure to these materials. Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? forms a balanced overview of the health and environmental issues of nanoscale materials.

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By considering both the benefits and risks associated with nanomaterials, Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? compiles a complete and detailed image of the many aspects of the interface between nanomaterials and their real-life application. The full cycle of nanomaterials life will be presented and critically assessed to consider and answer questions such as:

?How are nanomaterials made?

What they are used for?

What is their environmental fate?

?Can we make them better?

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Including coverage of relevant aspects about the toxicity of manufactured nanomaterials, nanomaterials life cycle, exposure issues, Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? provides a comprehensive overview of the actual knowledge in these fields but also presents perspectives for the future development of a safer nanoscience. This comprehensive resource is a key reference for students, researcher, manufacturers and industry professionals alike.

Offering a balanced overview of the health and environmental issues surrounding nanoscale materials, this book provides a complete and detailed image of the multifaceted interface between nanomaterials and their rapidly expanding real-life applications.

With the increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, fillers in dental fil£¦