Enhancing Safety in Emerging Nanomaterials: Innovations in Synthesis and Toxicological Assessments
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecotoxicology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 168
Special Issue Editors
Interests: transformation of (nano)materials; metal organic frameworks; nano-bio interactions; nanomedicines; advanced in vitro models
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: aquatic ecotoxicology; nanoparticles; nanotoxicology; bio-nano interactions; chronic toxicity; sub-lethal effects; nanoparticle ecosafety; nanoremediation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for mitigating the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) during their synthesis process and examining the ecotoxicological effects of ENMs under ecologically realistic exposure scenarios. Besides constituting the base for their wide field of applications, ENMs’ outstanding properties might constitute an issue for human and environmental health if not properly handled. This makes the “safer-by-design” approach critical, which incorporates risk assessments of ENMs right from the design phase in order to minimise potential hazards.
The focus of this Special Issue is twofold: first, it seeks to present original research, short communications, and reviews on methods to control and reduce the toxicity of ENMs during their production. The range of articles includes innovations in chemical processing and material engineering that prioritise safety without compromising the functionality of ENMs. Second, the issue aims to highlight studies on the long-term ecotoxicological impacts of ENMs, moving beyond the scope of standard testing protocols to include prolonged exposure durations and concentrations that reflect predicted environmental levels. Special attention is given to sub-lethal endpoints like surface adhesion, ingestion, and internalization, which serve as early warning indicators of toxicity.
By situating itself at the intersection of material science and environmental safety, this Special Issue contributes to the existing literature by not only advancing the understanding of ENMs' ecological impacts, but also by fostering the development of safer nanotechnologies. The aim is to guide future research and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that the advancements in nanotechnology are both innovative and safe for the environment.
Dr. Swaroop Chakraborty
Dr. Arianna Bellingeri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterial synthesis
- nanosafety
- risk assessment
- chronic toxicity
- sub-lethal endpoints
- safe-by-design
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