Towards efficient designing of safe nanomaterials : innovative merge of computational approaches and experimental techniques /

"The expanding field of nanotechnology is now one of the most promising areas of science. However, because some nanoparticles can have a negative impact on human health and the environment, the design of novel materials must always be accompanied by a comprehensive risk assessment. Until now, t...

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Other Authors: Leszczynski, Jerzy, 1949-, Puzyn, Tomasz
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, U.K. : RSC Pub., [2012]
Series:RSC nanoscience & nanotechnology ; 25.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"The expanding field of nanotechnology is now one of the most promising areas of science. However, because some nanoparticles can have a negative impact on human health and the environment, the design of novel materials must always be accompanied by a comprehensive risk assessment. Until now, the information on the methods available has been fragmented and incomplete. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive review of recent progress and challenges in the risk assessment of nanomaterials by empirical and computational techniques. Topics covered include: benefits versus risks, carbon based nanomaterials, environmental detection and quantitative analysis, chemometric modelling, human exposure assessment, toxicity testing, nano-QSAR, risk assessment strategies, policy and regulatory frameworks."--
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 362 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1849735476
9781849735476
DOI:10.1039/9781849735476