In Vitro Toxicity of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Rat Alveolar Macrophages (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781249836025)

Nanomaterials, which are by definition in the 1 - 100 nanometer range, have numerous possible benefits to society, but currently there is a lack of data that characterizes these materials effects on human health and environment. In general nanomaterials are of interest to the Air Force because of their applications in electronics, sensors, munitions and energetic/reactive systems. Nanoparticles such as aluminum have been considered for enhancing propulsion in solid rocket fuel. To date, only a few studies have looked at the toxicological effects of direct exposure to nanoparticles, none with aluminum. It is important to increase the understanding of the nanomaterial exposure health impact before these materials are throughout diverse levels of occupations or fully used in large capacities within industry and the military.

Author: Andrew J. Wagner
ISBN-10: 1249836026
ISBN-13: 9781249836025
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2012
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.24d