Physico-Chemical Properties of Nanomaterials

ISBN-13: 9789814774802 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 338 str.

Richard C. Pleus; Vladimir Murashov

Opis

This book attempts to encompass the state of the science regarding physicochemical characterization of ENMs. It illuminates the effort to understand these properties and how they may be used to ensure safe ENM deployment in existing or future materials and products

Spis treści

Introduction. How Physical and Chemical Information Predicts the Action of Molecules: A Historical Overview. Physicochemical Characterization: From Molecules to Particles. Common Physicochemical Properties. Physicochemical Properties of Engineered Nanomaterials and Their Importance in Assessing Relevant Metrics of Inhalation Exposures in Occupational Settings. Physicochemical Properties and Their Importance in the Environment: Current Trends in Nanomaterial Exposure. Categorizing Nanomaterials for Health and Environmental Risk Assessment. The Regulatory Use of Physicochemical Properties by Environmental Agencies. Physicochemical Properties of Nanomaterials Relevant to Medical Products. Conclusion.