Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 280 pages). |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
Series |
Micro & nano technologies series |
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Micro & nano technologies.
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Summary |
The book will take a systematic look at nanoparticle risks within the paradigm of risk assessment, consider the limitations of this paradigm in dealing with the extreme uncertainties regarding many aspects of nanoparticle exposure and toxicity, and suggest new methods for assessing and managing risks in this context. It will consider the occupational environment where the potential for human exposure is the greatest as well as the issues relevant to occupational exposure assessment (e.g., the exposure metric) and the evidence from toxicological and epidemiological studies. A chapter will be devoted to how conventional risk assessment can be carried out for a candidate nanoparticle (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and the limitations that arise from this approach. We will propose several alternate methods in another chapter including screening assessments and adapting the rich methodological literature on the use of experts for risk assessment. Another chapter will deal with non-occupational populations, their susceptibilities, and life-cycle risk assessments. There will be a chapter on current risk management and regulatory oversight frameworks and their adequacy. This chapter will also include a discussion of US and EU approaches to risk assessment, as well as corporate approaches. |
Contents |
Assessing Exposures to Nanoparticles in the Occupational Environment -- Nanotoxicology and human health effects of Nanoparticles -- Risk Assessment Case Study for Example Engineered Nanoparticles -- Using Expert Judgment for Risk Assessment -- Non-Occupational Population Risks and their Management -- Oversight and Regulation of Risks. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Subject |
Nanoparticles -- Risk assessment.
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Risk assessment.
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Human beings.
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Environmental Exposure -- adverse effects |
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Nanoparticles -- adverse effects |
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Risk Assessment |
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Humans |
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Nanoparticules -- Évaluation du risque.
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Évaluation du risque.
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Êtres humains.
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risk assessment.
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Homo sapiens (species)
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MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Medical Technology.
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MEDICAL -- Biotechnology.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Lasers in Medicine.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Biomedical.
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Risk assessment
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Genre/Form |
Internet Resources.
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Added Author |
Ramachandran, Gurumurthy, 1963-
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ISBN |
9781437778632 (electronic bk.) |
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1437778631 (electronic bk.) |
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9781437778649 |
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143777864X |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000048044638 |
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AU@ 000051315976 |
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AU@ 000052281243 |
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CHBIS 010603128 |
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CHDSB 005989263 |
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CHVBK 358433347 |
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DEBBG BV039830332 |
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DEBBG BV041776400 |
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DEBBG BV042316747 |
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DEBSZ 404318401 |
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NZ1 15177196 |
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AU@ 000060070991 |
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AU@ 000067110980 |
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DKDLA 820050-katalog:9920589044405762 |
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