Nanoengineering: Global Approaches to Health and Safety Issues

Nanoengineering: Global Approaches to Health and Safety Issues 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.

Provides a global vision on the different aspects related to nanosafety and a synthesis of the information availableGives all the information required for precision decision-making in a single book, offering both general public and occupational aspectsContains separate chapters on each subject written by world-renowned contributors Presents a complete vision of the problem, with perspectives on global approachesIncludes case studies that illustrate important processes

Section 1: Introduction

1.1 nanomaterials definition, classification and application

1.2 routes of exposure to nano-objects

1.3 Methods of detection and characterization

1.4 Nanotoxicology: nano-biointeraction and evaluation of toxicology

1.5 Fire explosion

Section 2: Consumer/ general public

2.1 cartography of products containing nanomaterials

2.2 Nanomedicine

2.3 traceability, life cycle and risk assessment

2.4 Environmental perspectives

2.5 Health surveillance and risk management

2.6 Ethics and Society

2.7 Laws and Regulation

2.8 Case study: TiO2 in sunscreen creams

Section 3: Occupational settings

3.1 Mapping Workplace Exposure

3.2 Risk assessment

3.3 Exposure monitoring

3.4 Development of standards and standardization

3.5 Risk management, control strategies and good practice guidelines

3.6 Protective equipment

3.7 Occupational regulations

3.8 Case study: CNTs in composites