Nanomaterials and Safety Concerns to End Users

ANALIA ALE; MUNICOY SOFIA; JIMENA CAZENAVE; DESIMONE MARTIN F

Emerging Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Society in the 21st Century

Materials Research Forum LLC

Año: 2022; p. 341 - 365

Nanomaterials (NM) are part of the daily life since decades, and the advantages thatnanotechnology has brought to humanity in relation to the novel nanoproducts with uniqueproperties are undeniable. However, concern about engineered NM has raised because ofthe lack of both regulation to the increasing production and safety assessments in users(with emphasis on workers). As robust evidence suggests toxic effects of NM on humanhealth in case of exposure, this chapter aimed to describe not only the main applicationsand benefits of NM but also their fate, exposure pathway, and ultimate toxicologicaleffects.