Approaches to safe nanotechnology [[electronic resource] ] : managing the health and safety concerns associated with engineered nanomaterials

• Pubblicazione: Cincinnati, Ohio : , : Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, , 2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (104 unnumbered pages) : illustrations (some color)
• Soggetto topico: Nanoparticles - Health aspects; Nanoparticles - Safety measures; Nanotechnology - Health aspects; Nanotechnology - Safety measures
• Altri autori: HodsonLaura MethnerMark ZumwaldeRalph D
• Note generali: Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 4, 2009).; "March 2009."; "This report was developed by the scientists and staff of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who participate in the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC). Paul Schulte is the manager and Charles Geraci, coordinator of the NIOSH NORA nanotechnology cross-sector program. Special thanks go to Ralph Zumwalde and Laura Hodson for writing and organizing the report and to Mark Methner for the development of the Appendix: Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique for Identification of Sources and Releases of Engineered Nanomaterials." - p. xiii
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-69, 82).
• Nota di contenuto: 1. Introduction -- 2. Purpose -- 3. Scope -- 4. Descriptions and definitions -- 5. Potential health concerns -- 6. Potential safety hazards -- 7. Exposure assessment and characterization -- 8. Guidelines for working with engineered nanomaterials -- 9. Occupational health surveillance -- 10. Research needs -- References -- Sources of additional information -- Appendix [Nanoparticle emission assessment technique for identification of sources and releases of engineered nanomaterials]
• Altri titoli varianti: Approaches to safe nanotechnology
• Titolo autorizzato: Approaches to safe nanotechnology
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910699039303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II