Screen LibraryNanoengineering : global approaches to health and safety issues /
"Key Features: Provides a global vision on the different aspects related to nanosafety and a synthesis of the information available -- Gives all the information required for precision decision-making in a single book, offering both general public and occupational aspects -- Contains separate ch...
Saved in:
| Group Author: | |
|---|---|
| Published: |
Elsevier,
|
| Publisher Address: | Amsterdam : |
| Publication Dates: | [2015] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | |
| Summary: |
"Key Features: Provides a global vision on the different aspects related to nanosafety and a synthesis of the information available -- Gives all the information required for precision decision-making in a single book, offering both general public and occupational aspects -- Contains separate chapters on each subject written by world-renowned contributors -- Presents a complete vision of the problem, with perspectives on global approaches -- Includes case studies that illustrate important processes. "... provides a global vision on the impact of engineered nanomaterials both for the consumer/general public and in occupational settings. The book also presents a hint on what can be expected for the future from nanomaterials and their effects on our lives, both at home and at work. In addition, users will find valuable information on nanomaterials' irreplaceable value and their risks for health, safety, and environmental issues. Case studies illustrate key points and provide information on important processes. "Readership: Academic and research institute scientists doing research on nanomaterials; Professors teaching about nanotechnologies; Researchers and engineers in companies manufacturing and using nanomaterials; Health and Safety preventionists; Public Health personnel; Consumer protection analysts; Company directors and supervisors; Worker protection advisors. Secondary: Workers and consumers concerned about nanomaterials; legislators and law makers."--Provided by publisher. |
| Carrier Form: | xxvii, 706 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780444627476 0444627472 |
| Index Number: | TA418 |
| CLC: | R318.08 |
| Call Number: | R318.08/N186-11 |
| Contents: |
Nanomaterials definitions, classifications and applications / Routes of exposure to nanoparticles: hazard tests related to portal entries / Methods of detection and characterization / Nanotoxicology: determining nano-bio interactions and evaluating toxicology using in vitro models / Fire and explosion of nanopowders / Public's understanding, perceptions, and acceptance of nanotechnology through the lens of consumer products / The application of nanotechnology to drug delivery in medicine / Life cycle assessment and risk assessment of manufactured materials / Environmental perspectives / Risk management and surveillance of nanomaterials for public health / Nanoengineering: ethical issues and social governance / The EU regulation of nanomaterials: smoother or harder? The precautionary tool chest as the basis for better regulating nanomaterials / A case study: nano-sized titanium dioxide in sunscreens / Overview of workplace exposure to nanomaterials / Addressing the challenges to the risk assessment of nanomaterials / Exposure measurement at workplaces / Nanoengineering: a toolbox of standards for health and safety -- Risk management and good practices guidelines / Progress in personal protective equipment for nanomaterials / Occupational regulations / CNTs in composites: a case study / |