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ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH IMPACTS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
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| By: |
Jamie R. Lead (Editor), Emma Smith (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£156.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1405176342 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781405176347 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
21 August, 2009 |
| Pages: |
456 |
| Description: |
An increased understanding of the environmental and human health impacts of engineered nanoparticles is essential for the responsible development of nanotechnology and appropriate evidence-based policy and guidelines for risk assessment. |
| Synopsis: |
An increased understanding of the environmental and human health impacts of engineered nanoparticles is essential for the responsible development of nanotechnology and appropriate evidence-based policy and guidelines for risk assessment. Presenting the latest advances in the field from a variety of scientific disciplines, this book offers a comprehensive overview of this challenging, inter-disciplinary research area. Topics covered include:* The properties, preparation and applications of nanomaterials* Characterization and analysis of manufactured nanoparticles* The fate and behaviour of nanomaterials in aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environments* Ecotoxicology and human toxicology of manufactured nanoparticles* Occupational health and exposure of nanomaterials* Risk assessment and global regulatory and policy responses Understanding the behaviour and impacts of nanotechnology in the environment and in human health is a daunting task and many questions remain to be answered.Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nanotechnology will serve as a valuable resource for academic researchers in nanoscience and nanotechnology, environmental science, materials science and biology, as well as for scientists in industry, regulators and policy makers. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
| Returns: |
Returnable |