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UNINA9910791830503321 |
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Safe nanotechnology in the workplace [[electronic resource] /] / Nathan I. Bialor, editor |
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New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2009 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (177 p.) |
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Collana |
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Nanotechnology science and technology series |
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Nanotechnology - Safety measures |
Nanostructured materials industry - Safety measures |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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""SAFE NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE ""; ""SAFE NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE""; ""CONTENTS""; ""PREFACE ""; ""FOREWORD ""; ""EXECUTIVE SUMMARY""; ""NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER ""; ""1. DETERMINE WHETHER NANOPARTICLES AND NANOMATERIALS POSE RISKS OF INJURIES AND ILLNESSES FOR WORKERS ""; ""2. CONDUCT RESEARCH ON APPLYING NANOTECHNOLOGY TO THE PREVENTION OF WORK-RELATED INJURIES AND ILLNESSES""; ""PROMOTE HEALTHY WORKPLACES THROUGH INTERVENTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CAPACITY BUILDING "" |
""4. ENHANCE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH THROUGH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND GUIDANCE """"STEPS TO ADDRESSING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS ""; ""NIOSH RESOURCE LIMITATIONS ""; ""ABBREVIATIONS""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""INTRODUCTION ""; ""BACKGROUND ""; ""THE NIOSH ROLE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OF NANOTECHNOLOGY WORKERS""; ""CRITICAL TOPIC AREAS ""; ""1. Toxicity And Internal Dose ""; ""2. Risk Assessment""; ""3. Epidemiology and Surveillance ""; ""4. Engineering Controls and PPE ""; ""5. Measurement Methods "" |
""6. Exposure Assessment """"7. Fire and Explosion Safety ""; ""8. Recommendations and Guidance ""; ""9. Communication and Education ""; ""10. Applications""; ""TOXICITY AND INTERNAL DOSE ""; |
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""BACKGROUND ""; ""NTRC TOXICOLOGY AND INTERNAL DOSE PROJECTS ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION ""; ""RISK ASSESSMENT ""; ""BACKGROUND""; ""NTRC RISK ASSESSMENT PROJECTS""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION""; ""EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE"" |
""BACKGROUND """"NTRC EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION ""; ""ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ""; ""BACKGROUND ""; ""NTRC ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PPE PROJECTS ""; ""Engineering Controls""; ""Respirators and other PPE ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""Engineering Controls""; ""RESPIRATORS AND OTHER PPE ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""Engineering Controls ""; ""Respirators and other PPE ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION "" |
""MEASUREMENT METHODS """"BACKGROUND ""; ""NTRC MEASUREMENT METHODS PROJECTS ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION ""; ""EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT""; ""BACKGROUND""; ""NTRC EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT PROJECTS ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION ""; ""FIRE AND EXPLOSION SAFETY""; ""BACKGROUND ""; ""FIRE AND EXPLOSION ""; ""NTRC SAFETY PROJECTS ""; ""COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS ""; ""ACCOMPLISHMENTS ""; ""ADDITIONAL RESEARCH NEEDS AND FUTURE DIRECTION "" |
""RECOMMENDATIONS AND GUIDANCE "" |
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UNINA9910367740103321 |
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Autore |
Amengual Jaume |
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Titolo |
Carotenoids and Human Health |
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MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019 |
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1 online resource (308 p.) |
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Carotenoids are a group of approximately 600 compounds synthesized by photosynthetic organisms. These pigments are abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in certain animal products such as eggs and salmon, being responsible for their colorful appearance. The bioactive properties of certain carotenoids in human health are clear, as some of these compounds have antioxidant properties and serve as the only precursors of vitamin A in nature. The aim of this Special Issue entitled "Carotenoids and Human Health" is to provide the scientific community with an updated perspective of this exciting and growing research area. We compiled 19 papers from some of the most prominent scientists in the carotenoid field, including seven literature reviews and 12 original publication, covering topics such as cancer, obesity, vision, cognitive function, and skin health. |
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