Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Risks, Regulation, and Management

This book focuses not only the impact of nanotechnology and the discipline of nanotoxicity, but also explains each of these disciplines through the eyes of management requirements and via risk scenarios - providing an overview of regulation, managing risk and exposure. Contributors thoroughly explain EHS issues, financial implications, foreseeable risks (i.e. exposure, dose, hazards of nanomaterials), occupational hygiene, and consumer protection. The second edition has been expanded by 50%, with key new chapters covering eco-toxicity, nanomedicine, informatics and future threats. New case studies have also been added, including a chapter on the impact of nanosilver on the environment. Practical guidance on risk management and mitigation across different legislatory frameworks worldwide. Reviews toxicological studies and industrial initiatives, supported by numerous case studies. A major revision: 50% new material, including extensive material on nanohealth and medicine, and new case studies INDICE: Introduction; Toxicological studies with nanoscale materials; Are we willing to head the lessons of the past? Nanomaterials and Australia's asbestos legacy; What are the warning signs we should be looking for?; Nanomaterials ecotoxicology: a case study with nanosilver; Nanomaterials and health; Global perspectives on the oversight of nanotechnologies; A nanotechnology legal framework; Management of nanotechnology from an IP perspective; Nanotechnology risk management: An insurance industry perspective; Sustainable Nanomanufacturing; Commercialization of nanocrystalline cellulose products: a business case study focusing on the importance of proactive EHS risk management; The safe nano lab; A case study in certification: the CENARIOS risk management system; Nanoinformatics; Nano EHS threats of the future; Conclusion

• ISBN: 978-1-4557-3188-6
• Editorial: William Andrew
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 16/06/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés