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Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles’ Application as an Emerging Technology: A Review
Author/s | Martínez Muñoz, Guillermo
Merinero de los Santos, Manuel Pérez-Aranda Redondo, María Pérez-Soriano, Eva María Ortiz Cerda, Tamara Andrea Begines Ruiz, Belén Alcudia Cruz, Ana |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería y Ciencia de los Materiales y del Transporte Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica |
Publication Date | 2020-12 |
Deposit Date | 2021-02-01 |
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Abstract | The unique properties that nanoparticles exhibit, due to their small size, are the principal reason for their numerous applications, but at the same time, this might be a massive menace to the environment. The number of ... The unique properties that nanoparticles exhibit, due to their small size, are the principal reason for their numerous applications, but at the same time, this might be a massive menace to the environment. The number of studies that assess the possible ecotoxicity of nanomaterials has been increasing over the last decade to determine if, despite the positive aspects, they should be considered a potential health risk. To evaluate their potential toxicity, models are used in all types of organisms, from unicellular bacteria to complex animal species. In order to better understand the environmental consequences of nanotechnology, this literature review aims to describe and classify nanoparticles, evaluating their life cycle, their environmental releasing capacity and the type of impact, particularly on living beings, highlighting the need to develop more severe and detailed legislation. Due to their diversity, nanoparticles will be discussed in generic terms focusing on the impact of a great variety of them, highlighting the most interesting ones for the industry. |
Project ID. | PID2019- 109371GB-I00 |
Citation | Martínez Muñoz, G., Merinero de los Santos, M., Pérez-Aranda Redondo, M., Pérez-Soriano, E.M., Ortiz Cerda, T.A., Begines Ruiz, B. y Alcudia Cruz, A. (2020). Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles’ Application as an Emerging Technology: A Review. Materials, 14 (1), 166-. |
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