04930nam a22006255i 4500 978-3-031-54154-4 DE-He213 20251030111729.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240319s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031541544 978-3-031-54154-4 10.1007/978-3-031-54154-4 doi TA170-171 TD195.B58 TQ bicssc TEC010000 bisacsh TQ thema Environmental Nanotoxicology [electronic resource] : Combatting the Minute Contaminants / edited by Patrick Omoregie Isibor, Geetha Devi, Alex Ajeh Enuneku. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XVII, 349 p. 33 illus., 30 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Introduction to Environmental Nanotoxicology -- Nanoparticle Properties and Characterization -- Sources of Nanoparticles -- Nanoparticle Fate and Transport in the Environment -- Nanoparticle-Organism Interactions: Cellular Uptake and Biodistribution -- Mechanisms of Nanoparticle Toxicity -- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Induced by Nanoparticles -- Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms -- Terrestrial Ecotoxicology: Effects on Plants and Soil Organisms -- Nanoparticles in Air and Their Impact on Air Quality -- Nanoparticles in Food Chains: Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer -- Human Health Implications of Environmental Nanoparticles -- Risk Assessment and Management in Nanotoxicology -- Regulations and Policy Considerations for Nanoparticle Safety -- Life Cycle Assessment of Nanoparticles -- Nanoparticle-Based Remediation and Environmental Cleanup -- Emerging Technologies and Future Directions in Environmental Nanotoxicology. Environmental Nanotoxicology: Combatting the Minute Contaminants is a comprehensive guide to the rapidly evolving field of nanotoxicology and its implications for environmental health and safety. This book results from the collaborative efforts of leading experts and researchers from diverse disciplines, aiming to thoroughly understand the interactions between nanomaterials and the environment and their potential impacts on the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Nanotechnology has witnessed remarkable innovations leading to the development of nanomaterials with novel properties and applications across various industries. Alongside these innovations, concerns have arisen about the potential risks that nanomaterials may pose to the environment and living organisms. This book addresses these concerns by comprehensively exploring the field's key concepts, principles, and methodologies. It includes case studies and offers insights into developing appropriate regulatory frameworks and guidelines for the responsible use and disposal of nanomaterials. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in nanotoxicology on the complex challenges posed by the intersection of nanomaterials and the environment. It is also an essential reference for students studying environmental science, toxicology, and nanotechnology. Addresses risk assessment and management in nanotoxicology; Explores the life cycle assessment of nanoparticles; Sheds light on emerging technologies and future directions in environmental nanotoxicology. . Environmental engineering. Biotechnology. 65162 Bioremediation. 66107 Nanotechnology. Nanoparticles. 66722 Nanomedicine. 64703 Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. 66109 Nanotechnology. Nanoparticles. 66722 Nanoengineering. Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology. 66679 Isibor, Patrick Omoregie. editor. (orcid)0000-0002-0353-9453 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0353-9453 edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 73212 Devi, Geetha. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 73366 Enuneku, Alex Ajeh. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 73214 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031541537 Printed edition: 9783031541551 Printed edition: 9783031541568 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54154-4 ZDB-2-EES ZDB-2-SXEE 58453 58453