Health Effects of Nanoparticles
- Resource Type
- Document
- Resource Owner
- International
- Description
- Provides an early overview (2006) of nanoparticle hazards, highlighting their tiny size allows deep lung penetration, translocation to other organs (brain, liver, kidneys), and unique toxicity beyond bulk materials, causing inflammation, oxidative stress, and potential fibrosis, with concerns that surface area (not mass) drives effects and classical risk assessment needs new tools for these novel substances. The report emphasizes gaps in knowledge, urging caution due to potential adverse health outcomes like lung issues, but also points to opportunities for targeted drug delivery. Ostiguy, C., Lapointe, G., Trottier, M., Ménard, L., Cloutier, Y., Boutin, M., . . . Normand, C. (2006). Health effects of nanoparticles (Report No. R-469). IRSST. https://pharesst.irsst.qc.ca/rapports-scientifique/984/
- URL
- https://pharesst.irsst.qc.ca/rapports-scientifique/984/
- Year
- 2006
- Technical Areas
- Emerging Topics
- Target Audiences
- Researcher
- Search Terms
- Nanoparticle, Health hazard, Toxic effect, Nanotechnology, Carbon nanotube, Fullerene, Nanomaterials, Quantum dot
