Factoring-in agglomeration of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers for better prediction of their toxicity versus asbestos

Factoring-in agglomeration of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers for better prediction of their toxicity versus asbestos

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carbon nanotubes (CNT) and carbon nanofibers (CNF) are allotropes of carbon featuring fibrous morphology. The dimensions and high aspect ratio of CNT and CNF have prompted the comparison with naturally occurring asbestos fibers which...

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Main Authors: Murray Ashley R, Kisin Elena R, Tkach Alexey V, Yanamala Naveena, Mercer Robert, Young Shih-Houng, Fadeel Bengt, Kagan Valerian E, Shvedova Anna A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/9/1/10

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