Published January 2009 | Version v1
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Editorial

Creators

  • 1. National Chiao Tung University, Institute of Environmental Engineering (China)
  • 2. University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering Department (United States)

Description

An overview of the special issue of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research on Occupational and Environmental Health of nanotechnology is presented. Papers published in this special issue show considerable progress in understanding nanoparticle toxicity, monitoring, generation, dustiness, filtration, and applications of nanoparticles. More research is needed to ensure safe handling of nanomaterials as nanotechnology continues to develop at an incredible pace.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/s11051-008-9474-0;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 1-4
ISSN
1388-0764

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42051749
Subject category
S77: NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY; S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
FILTRATION; MONITORING; NANOSTRUCTURES; PARTICLES; TOXICITY
Descriptors DEC
SEPARATION PROCESSES

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.