Abstract
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have significant commercial potential in a broad range of industries for consumer products as a result of their novel properties. However, these same properties may cause unexpected risks once ENMs are released into the environment either intentionally or unintentionally. Thus, standard methods are needed to accurately and reproducibly assess the potential risk of ENMs. One factor that limits the applicability of standard ecotoxicology test methods for use with ENMs is that the unique behaviors of ENMs may cause artifacts or misinterpretations in these tests as a result of their unique behaviors. We briefly discuss these artifacts and misinterpretations and provide an illustrative example.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nanotechnology 2014 |
Subtitle of host publication | Electronics, Manufacturing, Environment, Energy & Water Technical Proceedings of the 2014 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 123-126 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781482258301 |
Publication status | Published - 11 Jun 2014 |
Event | Nanotechnology 2014: Electronics, Manufacturing, Environment, Energy and Water - Washington, DC, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Jun 2014 → 18 Jun 2014 |
Conference
Conference | Nanotechnology 2014: Electronics, Manufacturing, Environment, Energy and Water |
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Abbreviated title | NSTI-Nanotech 2014 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Washington, DC |
Period | 15/06/14 → 18/06/14 |
Keywords
- Artifacts
- Nanoecotoxicology
- Nanomaterials
- Nanoparticle
- Standard test methods
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hardware and Architecture
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials