Review Of 2008 Articles On Toxicity Of Metal And Carbon Based Nanomaterials
Since 2007, the results of certain animal studies have fueled speculation that certain nanomaterials may behave in ways suspiciously similar to asbestos. In this article published in the journal Nanotoxicology this month, the authors report on their review of 746 articles published or pre-published in 2008 on the possible health effects of carbon- and metal-based nanomaterials. These particular types of nanomaterials are produced and used worldwide. The authors conclude: “Unfortunately, due to the large variability in materials used and methods used conflicting data are generated hampering the risk assessment.”
