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By: Simeonova, P.P.; Opopol, N.: Luster, M.I. © 2007
Springer - Verlag
Description: This book provides a summary of the state-of-art knowledge on nanomaterials and nanoparticles toxicological issues; risk assessment and control measures; public participation and educational/ethical issues; and lastly, institutional mechanisms and status reports from various countries. This title has been recently updated with 5 digitized graphs covering irradiation, idealized size distribution, as well as mean diameter distribution. 
Front Matter
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Preface
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Table of Contents
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Interactive Graphs
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1. Nanotechnologies: Overview and Issues
2. Biokinetics and Effects of Nanoparticles
3. Nanoparticle Exposure and Systemic/Cardiovascular Effects - Experimental Data
4. Pulmonary Effects of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Inflammatory Response, Oxidative Stress/Signaling, and Recognition by Macrophages
5. Inhalation of Nanomaterials: Short Overview of the Local and Systemic Effects
6. Interactions of Organic Compounds with Mineral Particles, and the Detection of Cell Components in Bacteria by Spectroscopic Methods - Connections to Nanoscience
7. Toxicity of Polymeric Nanoparticles with Respect to Their Application as Drug Carriers
8. Risk Assessment Approaches and Research Needs for Nanomaterials: An Examination of Data and Information from Current Studies
9. Risk Assessment Related to Nanotechnology: Environmental and Policy-Making
10. Needs for Regulations, Training, and Education for Health Protection and Environmental Security of Nanotechnologies
11. Bioethics and Legal Aspects of Potential Health and Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology
12. Nanotechnology - The Frame of Worker Training, Public Education, and Participation
13. Use of Membrane Filtration for Water Treatment with Examples from the Republic of Macedonia
14. Current State of Nanostructured TiO2-Based Catalysts: Preparation Methods
15. Evaluation of Mean Diameter Values Using Scherrer Equation Applied to Electron Diffraction Images
16. Occupational Risk Assessment and Management: Focus on Nanomaterials
17. Approaches in Environmental Ecotoxicology
18. Particle Exposure through the Indoor Air Environment
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