Toxicity and Ecotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials by In Vitro and In Vivo Models

Dear Colleagues,

In the last years, consumers’ concerns about the safety of nanomaterials have been increasing, and it is necessary to have a clear and serious scientific information about the potential toxicological and ecotoxicological effects of nanomaterials in order to have an opinion. Another important point is the discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of these materials. The different in vitro methodologies employed to study toxicology and ecotoxicology should be described in detail, focusing on the potential interaction of nanomaterials with the main cytotoxic assays. Dosimetry of nanomaterials is another important aspect in toxicological studies for these nanomaterials. The lack of standardized methodologies to study toxicology of nanomaterials should be a point of discussion. 

The present Special Issue in Nanomaterials is aimed to present the current state-of-the-art in the toxicological and ecotoxicological effects of different nanomaterials. It aims to attract both academic and industrial researchers in order to foster the current knowledge of nanomaterials toxicological and ecotoxicological effects.

Prof. Dr. Maria Pilar Vinardell
Guest Editor

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