Nanosafety and the environment

摘要

Naturally occurring nanoparticles are all around us - in soil, water and the air we breathe. With scientists now able to engineer innovative materials at this incredibly small atomic scale, some potential environmental and health risks are emerging that will require further research.rnWhile nanotechnology opens up an array of new solutions to global sustainability challenges, such as more efficient energy and water use, concerns are being raised about the potential risks to humans and the environment associated with some engineered nanomaterials.