{"product_id":"9781447159162","title":"Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise?: A Chemical and Biological Perspective","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise?: A Chemical and Biological Perspective\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBrayner, Roberta; Fiévet, Fernand; Coradin, Thibaud\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, fillers in dental fillings, water filtration process, catalysis, photovoltaic cells, bio-detection, a growing public debate is emerging on toxicological and environmental effects of direct and indirect exposure to these materials. \u003ci\u003eNanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise?\u003c\/i\u003e forms a balanced overview of the health and environmental issues of nanoscale materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy considering both the benefits and risks associated with nanomaterials, \u003ci\u003eNanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise?\u003c\/i\u003e compiles a complete and detailed image of the many aspects of the interface between nanomaterials and their real-life application. The full cycle of nanomaterials life will be presented and critically assessed to consider and answer questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How are nanomaterials made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat they are used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is their environmental fate?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Can we make them better?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding coverage of relevant aspects about the toxicity of manufactured nanomaterials, nanomaterials life cycle, exposure issues, \u003ci\u003eNanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise?\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive overview of the actual knowledge in these fields but also presents perspectives for the future development of a safer nanoscience. This comprehensive resource is a key reference for students, researcher, manufacturers and industry professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-09-20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781447159162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4471-4213-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 400\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49475175907468,"sku":"9781447159162","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781447159162.jpg?v=1777994555","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781447159162","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}