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    • Environmental science
    • Toxicology
    • Materials science

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    • Nanotechnology and nanomaterials present potential environmental and health risks.
    • Understanding these risks requires interdisciplinary collaboration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the environmental and health impacts of nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
    • To present new findings in inhalation and aquatic toxicology.
    • To explore opportunities for engineering particles for toxicology studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Expert discussions and presentations.
    • Review of new findings in inhalation toxicology.
    • Review of new findings in aquatic toxicology.
    • Exploration of particle engineering for toxicological research.

    Main Results:

    • New findings in inhalation toxicology were discussed.
    • New findings in aquatic toxicology were presented.
    • Opportunities for engineering novel particles for toxicology studies were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for assessing nanotechnology risks.
    • Further research in inhalation and aquatic toxicology is needed.
    • Particle engineering offers new avenues for toxicological investigations.