Toxicology of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials in Human, Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems (EPUB)

Authored by Marc A. Williams, “Toxicology of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials in Human, Terrestrial and Aquatic Systems” is an indispensable resource for understanding the toxicology of nanoparticles, covering mechanisms, emerging issues, and new approaches in the field.

Understanding the Challenges of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials

The book provides authoritative information on the toxicology of ultrafine and nanoparticulate matter, contaminating terrestrial and aquatic environments, and presenting unique challenges in applied public health and toxicological research. It delves into the complementary and dynamic interdependence of aquatic, terrestrial, and human systems, examining the toxicological impacts of exposure to engineered and manufactured nanoparticles and nanomaterials.

Organization and Coverage

The book is divided into four sections, starting with an overview of the field, including known challenges and the necessity for current research activity. The second section focuses on terrestrial and aquatic systems, and the ecotoxicological impact of nanomaterials, followed by a critical analysis of the many human health effects of nanomaterials. The book concludes with an in-depth discussion of current gaps in knowledge, future directions, new approach methodologies, alternatives to animal models, and the emerging environmental threat from nanoplastics.

Key Features and Coverage

• Presents in-depth coverage of ecosafety, environmental behavior, fate and transport, interactive effects with other contaminants, and current challenges in soil nano-ecotoxicology
• Addresses rising concerns regarding air pollution and neurological disorders, and the roles played by the gastrointestinal system, the mucosal microbiome, and the immunotoxicology and vasculotoxicity of metal-based nanoparticles
• Provides detailed coverage of nanomaterial health effects from both animal and in vitro models, including the gut microbiome, innate immunity, neurological and cardiovascular impacts, mechanisms of action, and hazard characterization
• Analyzes key topics in ecological nanotoxicology such as environmental micro- and nano-plastic pollution and applied risk assessment