Nanosafety Assessment, Implications and Mitigations
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer synthesis and characterization; biomaterials; synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials; nanotoxicity and nanosafety; materials for water purification
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials within the size range of 1 nanometer–1 micrometer are used in many common consumer products due to their fascinating properties. The composition of these functional materials varies significantly. Both inorganic hard nanomaterials (e.g., metal and metal oxides) and organic soft nanomaterials (e.g., carbon, polymers) are widely used. The nanomaterials used in various technologies are also categorized based on their size, shape, concentration, and composition. Unfortunately, many of these materials end up in the environment through improper waste disposal. The engineered nanomaterials are applied in medicine, including in cancer treatments, drug delivery, skin care, and cosmetics, bringing a wide variety of nanomaterials into close contact with the human body. Their small size and the unique surface properties allow such particles to enter various organs, tissues, and cells inside the human body, which raises concern over the potential health impact of long-term exposure. This Special Issue will focus on a range of topics, such as the following:
- Developing new nanomaterials and emerging applications;
- Existing nanomaterials and their applications;
- Microplastics and nanoplastic particles and their impact on living organisms;
- Tracking and identifying tools for the presence of nanomaterials inside living organisms;
- Understanding the adverse impact due to acute and chronic exposure;
- Different entry, translocation, and accumulation in living organisms;
- Protocols and tools used for assessing nanosafety;
- Details on different biomarkers used in nanotoxicology;
- Control measures needed to isolate potential errors and interferences;
- The mechanism of nanotoxicity;
- The recovery, life cycle assessment, and circularity of nanomaterials;
- Strategies for the mitigation of nanotoxicity;
- Occupational safety challenges;
- Positive and negative economic and societal impact.
This Special Issue will accept original papers, perspectives, and short and long reviews related to nanotoxicology, nanoplastic particles, and nanosafety-related topics.
Dr. Suresh Valiyaveettil
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanosafety assessment
- inorganic nanomaterials (metal, metal oxides)
- environmental contamination
- medical applications (cancer treatment, drug delivery, cosmetics)
- human exposure
- health impact
- microplastics & nanoplastics
- nanotoxicology
- acute & chronic exposure
- mechanism of nanotoxicity
- mitigation strategies
- occupational safety
- life cycle assessment
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