The existing gaps in research of nanoparticles cause that we do not have sufficient knowledge about environmental, health and safety risks. Recent surveys have shown many knowledge gaps in basic toxicology areas, including toxicokinetics, long term effects and mechanisms of nano-toxicity.
Researchers are still trying find answers on questions about exposure of nanoparticles to humans (occupational and chronic exposure, exposure to ageing materials, i.e. in the area of implants).
Topics and questions about nano-risk, linked to the environment, refer to fundamental knowledge: what is life cycle assessment of products based on nanotechnology? What do we know about basic ecotoxicology areas, including distribution, bioaccumulation, bioavailability and the potential role of nanoparticles in mobilising other contaminants simultaneously present in the environment.
In this section, divided into two chapters (human health and environment), we have included information about research on safety and risk assessment, and specific studies supporting the integration of health, environmental, risk and other related aspects. |
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