Nanomaterials: risks and benefits : Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Nanomaterials : Environmental Risks and Benefits, Faro, Portugal, 27-30 April 2008

There are many potential questions regarding the risks associated with the development and use of wide-ranging technologies enabled through engineered nanomaterials. For example, with over 600 consumer products available globally, what information exists that describes their risk to human health and the environment? What engineering or use controls can be deployed to minimize the potential environmental health and safety impacts of nanomaterials throughout the manufacturing and product lifecycles? How can the potential environmental and health benefits of nanotechnology be realized and maximized? The book chapters clearly illustrate that while existing chemical risk assessment and risk management frameworks may provide a starting point, the unique properties of nanomaterials adds a significant level of complexity to this process. State-of-the-science approach to nanomaterials risk assessment and management Relevant human health and environmental research on nanomaterials Focus on practical applications and management solutions Use of advanced quantitative tools to address policy problems Balanced international perspectives, including developing countries INDICE: From the contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Part 1. Human Health Risks.- Part 2. Environmental Risk.- Part 3. Technology and Benefits.- Part 4. International Perspectives.- Part 5. Policy and Regulatory Aspects.- List of Participants.- Author Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-9489-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 474
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés