Engineered Nanomaterials

Abstract

and Catalysis. He has been working in the environmental protection, multifunctional materials development, and analytical chemistry fields for 15 years and has a background of leading and managing large multidisciplinary, multi-partner research projects. He has been the author/co-author of more than 30 articles indexed in the Web of Science, Scopus, and other databases, 3 book chapters, and more than 60 participations in national and international scientific conferences. He has also filed 4 patents regarding materials development for ecofriendly processes.

Health and safety implications of occupational exposure to engineered nanomaterials

“…As the production and use of engineered nanomaterials increase, so does the possibility that there will be exposure of workers and/or the public to these materials 3. Many recent reviews emphasize the importance of exposure and risk evaluation of nanomaterials 4–7. Potential routes of exposure depend on the processes, materials, protective equipment, and controls used during research, development, manufacturing, and disposal (Figure 1).…”

“…An assessment of the potential risks and hazards associated with human exposure to engineered nanomaterials has gained increasing attention in the literature,7,21,22 including field studies evaluating workers' exposure and elucidating what measurement techniques should be used to monitor occupational exposures 23–26. Recent review articles provide an overview of occupational health and safety research in workplaces where nanomaterials are present 27–29.…”