Abstract
Metal oxide nanomaterials have unique properties that allow for numerous applications and uses in industry and consumer products. However, these materials also potentially pose a risk to humans, aquatic and terrestrial organisms, and the environment. This chapter will briefly identify applications of metal oxide nanomaterials. However, the major focus of the chapter will be a literature review of human health and ecotoxicology studies conducted with metal oxide nanomaterials.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Health and Environmental Safety of Nanomaterials |
Subtitle of host publication | Polymer Nancomposites and Other Materials Containing Nanoparticles |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
Pages | 200-221 |
Number of pages | 22 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857096555 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Nano-ZnO
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Toxicity