Evaluation of the Toxic and Ecotoxic Potential of Nanoparticles

Dear Colleagues,

The extensive development of new applications involving the use of nanoparticles increases human exposure and their potential release into the environment. Due to their nanoscale-related properties, nanoparticles could react with any biological compartments and trigger deleterious effects. This raises the question of the outcomes associated with their exposure and underlines the importance of carefully evaluating their potential hazards to prevent negative health outcomes and impairing the functioning of ecosystems.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue to publish relevant studies aiming to evaluate the toxic or ecotoxic potential of nanoparticles, in order to allow regulatory agencies to properly regulate the use of nanoparticles to further promote health and environmental safety.

This Special Issue is open to contributions within the field of nano-eco toxicology that emphasize the effects of various types of nanoparticles’ exposure toward relevant biological models. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Identification of (eco)toxic pathways associated with nanoparticle exposure in relevant biological models;
• Decipher the role of physicochemical properties of nanoparticles within the (eco)toxic responses;
• Studies promoting safe(r)-by-design approaches;
• Novel or relevant biological models to assess the (eco)toxic potential of nanoparticles.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Lauris Evariste
Dr. Messika Revel
Guest Editors

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