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¹Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

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Engineered nanomaterials offer unique properties and are increasingly used in consumer products. However, their environmental health and safety impacts are largely unknown, driving the need for nanotoxicology research.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Environmental Health
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Advances in nanoscale materials synthesis provide control over fabrication (1-100 nm).
Nanomaterials are integrated into over 800 consumer products, a market valued at $147 billion in 2007.
Limited knowledge exists regarding the environmental health and safety impacts of engineered nanomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a critical overview of analytical techniques used in nanotoxicology.
To serve as a reference for scientists conducting nanotoxicological research.
To aid in the development of nanotoxicological assays.

Main Methods:

Review of analytical methods for nanomaterial characterization.
Assessment of techniques for evaluating impacts on in vitro and in vivo function.
Perspective from an analytical chemist.

Main Results:

Nanotoxicology research utilizes various analytical methods for characterization and impact assessment.
A comprehensive understanding of these methods is crucial for reliable nanotoxicological studies.
The review critically evaluates existing techniques.

Conclusions:

The field of nanotoxicology is rapidly expanding due to the increasing prevalence of nanomaterials.
Standardized and robust analytical methods are essential for assessing nanomaterial safety.
This review offers valuable insights for researchers and assay developers in nanotoxicology.