Nanotechnology - Toxicological Issues and Environmental Safety (Paperback, 2007 ed.)

This book provides a summary of the state-of-art knowledge on nanomaterials and nanoparticles, with particular reference to toxicological issues, risk assessment and control measures.Also included are status reports from various countries. The book includes a summary of the most important gaps in knowledge in the sector.Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing technological fields of the 21st Century and will impact numerous sectors, including daily consumer products, health care, energy, and transportation.