Handbook of Functionalized Nanomaterials: Environmental Health and Safety

The Handbook of Functionalized Nanomaterials: Environmental Health and Safety discusses the toxic impact of FNMs on the environment, including their reactive properties and potential damage to living cells and genetic material. To ensure environmental safety, rigorous toxicity testing of FNMs is necessary, and methods to assess their harm are proposed. The book concludes with a discussion on the future prospects of safe functionalized nanomaterials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 27 August 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The Handbook of Functionalized Nanomaterials: Environmental Health and Safety delves into the reactive properties of FNMs employed across various applications, shedding light on their detrimental impact on the environment. Nanomaterials possess distinctive characteristics that render them highly reactive, leading to unintended interactions with living cells, heightened oxidative stress, and potential damage to genetic material. Consequently, this reactive behavior exerts a negative influence on the environment and local wildlife. Furthermore, the surface functionalization of nanomaterials with additional materials introduces unique properties, further amplifying these adverse effects. To safeguard environmental safety and maintain ecological equilibrium, rigorous toxicity testing of functionalized nanomaterials (FNMs) is indispensable.

This comprehensive handbook explores the toxicological uncertainties surrounding FNMs and highlights the limitations of their applications. Subsequently, later chapters present methodologies for accurately assessing the harm inflicted by functionalized nanomaterials on the environment and wildlife. Additionally, the book covers recent advancements in the field of environmental health and safety. The concluding chapter delves into the future prospects of developing safe functionalized nanomaterials.

By comprehensively addressing these critical aspects, the Handbook of Functionalized Nanomaterials serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of FNMs and ensure their responsible utilization in a sustainable manner.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128224151