Health and Environmental Safety of Nanomaterials: Polymer Nancomposites and Other Materials Containing Nanoparticles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering Book 49)

__Health and Environmental Safety of Nanomaterials__ addresses concerns about the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health, and examines the safety of specific nanomaterials. Understanding the unique chemical and physical properties of nanostructures has led to many developments in the applications of nanocomposite materials. While these materials have applications in a huge range of areas, their potential for toxicity must be thoroughly understood. Part one introduces the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites, and questions whether they are more toxic than their bulk counterparts. Part two looks at the release and exposure of nanomaterials. The text covers sampling techniques and data analysis methods used to assess nanoparticle exposure, as well as protocols for testing the safety of polymer nanocomposites. It explains characterization techniques of airborne nanoparticles and life cycle assessment of engineered nanomaterials. Part three focuses on the safety of certain nanomaterials, including nanolayered silicates, carbon nanotubes, and metal oxides. In particular, it explores the potential ecotoxicological hazards associated with the different structures of carbon nanotubes and the safe recycling of inorganic and carbon nanoparticles. The final two chapters address the risks of nanomaterials in fire conditions: their thermal degradation, flammability, and toxicity in different fire scenarios. This is a scientific guide with technical background for professionals using nanomaterials in industry, scientists, academicians, research scholars, and polymer engineers. It also offers a deep understanding of the subject for undergraduate and postgraduate students. * Introduces the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites, and questions whether they are more toxic than their bulk counterparts * Covers sampling techniques and data analysis methods used to assess nanoparticle exposure, as well as protocols for testing the safety of polymer nanocomposites * Explores the potential ecotoxicological hazards associated with the different structures of carbon nanotubes and the safe recycling of inorganic and carbon nanoparticles

Health and Environmental Safety of Nanomaterials addresses concerns about the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health, and examines the safety of specific nanomaterials. Understanding the unique chemical and physical properties of nanostructures has led to many developments in the applications of nanocomposite materials. While these materials have applications in a huge range of areas, their potential for toxicity must be thoroughly understood.

Part one introduces the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites, and questions whether they are more toxic than their bulk counterparts. Part two looks at the release and exposure of nanomaterials. The text covers sampling techniques and data analysis methods used to assess nanoparticle exposure, as well as protocols for testing the safety of polymer nanocomposites. It explains characterization techniques of airborne nanoparticles and life cycle assessment of engineered nanomaterials. Part three focuses on the safety of certain nanomaterials, including nanolayered silicates, carbon nanotubes, and metal oxides. In particular, it explores the potential ecotoxicological hazards associated with the different structures of carbon nanotubes and the safe recycling of inorganic and carbon nanoparticles. The final two chapters address the risks of nanomaterials in fire conditions: their thermal degradation, flammability, and toxicity in different fire scenarios.

This is a scientific guide with technical background for professionals using nanomaterials in industry, scientists, academicians, research scholars, and polymer engineers. It also offers a deep understanding of the subject for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Introduces the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites, and questions whether they are more toxic than their bulk counterparts
• Covers sampling techniques and data analysis methods used to assess nanoparticle exposure, as well as protocols for testing the safety of polymer nanocomposites
• Explores the potential ecotoxicological hazards associated with the different structures of carbon nanotubes and the safe recycling of inorganic and carbon nanoparticles

Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Contributor contact details , Pages xi-xiii , James Njuguna, Krzysztof Pielichowski, Huijun Zhu, James Njuguna, Sophia Sachse, Huijun Zhu, Veronica Marchante Rodriguez, Farahnaz Ansari, Antonio Pietroiusti, A. Magrini, L. Campagnolo, Il Je Yu, Gaku Ichihara, Kangho Ahn, María Blázquez Sánchez, James Njuguna, Sophia Sachse, Sheetal Gavankar, Sangwon Suh, Arturo A. Keller, Huijun Zhu, et al. Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering , Pages xv-xvii Preface , Pages xix-xxi , James Njuguna 1 - Nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites: types and properties , Pages 3-27 , J. Njuguna, F. Ansari, S. Sachse, H. Zhu, V.M. Rodriguez 2 - Mechanisms of nanomaterial toxicity , Pages 28-43 , A. Pietroiusti, A. Magrini, L. Campagnolo 3 - Nanoparticle exposure assessment: methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis , Pages 47-62 , I.J. Yu, G. Ichihara, K. Ahn 4 - Sampling protocols for testing the safety of polymer nanocomposites , Pages 63-77 , M. Blázquez Sánchez 5 - Measurement and sampling techniques for characterization of airborne nanoparticles released from nano-enhanced products , Pages 78-111 , J. Njuguna, S. Sachse 6 - Life cycle assessment of engineered nanomaterials , Pages 112-129 , S. Gavankar, S. Suh, A.A. Keller 7 - Nanolayered silicates/clay minerals: uses and effects on health , Pages 133-146 , H. Zhu, J. Njuguna 8 - Carbon nanotubes: properties, applications, and toxicity , Pages 147-174 , M. Ghiazza, G. Vietti, I. Fenoglio 9 - Ecotoxicological effects of carbon nanotubes: test methods and current research , Pages 175-199 , E.J. Petersen 10 - Metal oxide nanomaterials: health and environmental effects , Pages 200-221 , J.E. Cañas-Carrell, S. Li, A.M. Parra, B. Shrestha 11 - Safe recycling of materials containing persistent inorganic and carbon nanoparticles , Pages 222-250 , L. Reijnders 12 - Nanostructured flame retardants: performance, toxicity, and environmental impact , Pages 251-277 , K. Pielichowski, S. Michalowski 13 - Thermal degradation, flammability, and potential toxicity of polymer nanocomposites , Pages 278-310 , J.-M. Lopez-Cuesta, C. Longuet, C. Chivas-Joly Index , Pages 311-321 The use of nanoparticles and nanofillers in materials such as polymer nanocomposites greatly extends their functionality and range of applications. However, the use of nanotechnology poses potential risks to human health and the environment. This book summarises key recent research in this important area. Résumé : Introducing the properties of nanomaterials, nanofillers, and nanocomposites, this scientific resource addresses concerns about the impact of nanomaterials on the environment and human health, and examines the safety of specific nanomaterials. -- Edited summary from book