Advanced nanomaterials may present greater safety challenges
While many people are still trying to wrap their heads around the idea of nanoparticles – subatomic particles that may behave differently than larger particles of the same composition – the field of nanotechnology has moved ahead to include advanced nanomaterials, which could expose the workers who handle them to serious health risks.
Writing on the NIOSH science blog, Vladimir Murashov, PhD; Paul Schulte, PhD; John Howard, MD give a brief overview of advanced nanomaterials and make a strong case for the further study of their properties and potential effects on human health.