Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Nanotechnology

Ed. by Jamie R. Lead and Emma Smith

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding field receiving extensive funding and development worldwide. A large number of novel processes occcur on the nanoscale, and the unique properties of nanoparticles offer potential benefits in a range of applications, from consumer products to medicine and environmental protection. However, there remains considerable uncertaintity with regard to the hazards and risks associated with nanoscience. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1A405176340
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 177mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 926g
• ISBN-13: 9781405176347
• ISBN-10: 1405176342
• Artikelnr.: 26923818

Autorenporträt

Dr Jamie Lead is Reader in Aquatic Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. He is co-editor of the book Environmental Colloids and Particles (06) Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Biographies Contributors Chapter 1 - Overview of Nanoscience in the
Environment M. Baalousha and J.R. Lead 1.1 Introduction 1.2 History 1.3
Definitions 1.4 Investment and International Efforts 1.5 Development: Four
Anticipated Generations 1.6 Applications of Nanotechnology 1.7 Potential
Benefits of Nanotechnology 1.8 Potential Adverse Effects of Nanomaterials
1.9 Classification 1.10 Sources of Nanomaterials in the Environment 1.11
Properties of Nanomaterials 1.12 Nanomaterial Structure-Toxicity
Relationship 1.13 Environmental Fate and Behaviour of Nanomaterials 1.14
Potential for Human Exposure 1.15 Detection and Characterization of
Nanomaterials 1.16 Issues to be Addressed 1.17 Conclusion 1.18 References
Chapter 2 - Nanomaterials: Properties, Preparation and Applications Paul
Christian 2.1 Overview 2.2 Introduction 2.3 Nanoparticle Architecture 2.4
Particle Properties 2.5 Nanoparticle Preparation 2.6 Applications of
Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology 2.7 Implication for Environmental Issues
2.8 Conclusions 2.9 References Chapter 3 - Size/Shape-Property
Relationships of Non-Carbonaceous Inorganic Nanoparticles and Their
Environmental Implications Deborah M. Aruguete, Juan Liu and Michael F.
Hochella, Jr 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Inorganic Nanoparticle Anatomy 3.3 Redox
Chemistry of Nanoparticles 3.4 Size Effects in Nanoparticle Sorption
Processes 3.5 Nanoparticle Fate: Dissolution and Solid State Cation
Movement 3.6 Effect of Nanoparticle Aggregation on Physical and Chemical
Properties 3.7 Environmental Implications: General Discussion,
Recommendations and Outlook 3.8 References Chapter 4 - Natural Colloids and
Nanoparticles in Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments M. Baalousha, J.R.
Lead and F.v.d. Kammer and Th. Hofmann 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Definition 4.3
Major Types of Environmental Colloids 4.4 Intrinsic Properties of
Environmental Colloidal Particles 4.5 Interaction Forces Between Colloidal
Particles 4.6 Fate and Behaviour of Colloids in Aquatic Systems 4.7 Fate
and Behaviour of Colloids and Nanoparticles in Porous Media 4.8 Conclusion
4.9 References Chapter 5 - Atmospheric Nanoparticles Aurélie Charron and
Roy M. Harrison 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Sources of Atmospheric Nanoparticles
5.3 Chemical Composition of Atmospheric Nanoparticles 5.4 Fate and
Behaviour of Atmospheric Nanoparticles 5.5 Atmospheric Concentrations 5.6
Measurement Methods for Atmospheric Nanoparticles 5.7 Conclusions 5.8
References Chapter 6 - Analysis and Characterization of Manufactured
Nanoparticles in Aquatic Environments Martin Hassellöv and Ralf Kaegi 6.1
Introduction 6.2 Nanoparticle Analysis and Characterization Methods 6.3
Analytical Test Strategy in NP Exposure Assessment 6.4 Conclusions 6.5
Acknowledgements 6.6 References 7. Ecotoxicology of Manufactured
Nanoparticles Simon C. Apte, Nicola J. Rogers and Graeme E. Batley 7.1
Introduction 7.2 Physico-Chemical Transformation of Nanoparticles 7.3
Mechanisms of Nanoparticle Toxicity in the Environment 7.4 Development of
Valid/Realistic Toxicity Testing Protocols 7.5 Review of Ecotoxicity
Studies 7.6 General Conclusions and Future Directions 7.7 References 8.
Exposure to Nanoparticles Robert J. Aitken, Karen S. Galea, C. Lang Tran
and John W. Cherrie 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Physical Characteristics and
Properties of Nanoparticles 8.3 Nanoparticle Exposure 8.4 Control of
Exposure 8.5 Discussion 8.6 References 9. Human Toxicology and Effects of
Nanoparticles Vicki Stone, Martin Clift and Helinor Johnston 9.1
Introduction 9.2 Ultrafine Particle Toxicology 9.3 Engineered Nanoparticles
9.4 Relating Physico-Chemical Properties to Toxicity; Structure: Activity
Relationships 9.5 Suggestions for Future Study Designs 9.6 Conclusions 9.7
Abbreviations 9.8 References 10. Risk Assessment of Manufactured
Nanomaterials Sophie A. Rocks, Simon J. Pollard, Robert A. Dorey, Paul T.
C. Harrison, Len S. Levy, Richard D. Handy, John F. Garrod and Richard Owen
10.1 Introduction 10.2 Risk Assessment Process 10.3 Nanomaterials - Issues
for Risk Assessment 10.4 Assembling Evidence for Safety and Intervention
10.5 International Case Studies 10.6 Data Gaps in Risk Assessment of
Nanomaterials 10.7 Summary 10.8 References