Nanomaterials: health effects and legislation
The mechanisms by which nanomaterials interact with biological systems is not well understood and although the benefits of some nanomaterials are evident, some offset effects on health and the environment may occur; however, scientific information is scarce. This document gives a brief description o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Ingeniería e Investigación |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/ingeinv/article/view/28518 |
| Summary: | The mechanisms by which nanomaterials interact with biological systems is not well understood and although the benefits of some nanomaterials are evident, some offset effects on health and the environment may occur; however, scientific information is scarce. This document gives a brief description of the effects of nanomaterials on health and the current tendencies in developing the pertinent regulations. |
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| ISSN: | 0120-5609 2248-8723 |