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The Life Cycle of Engineered Nanoparticles.
David González-Gálvez1, Gemma Janer1, Gemma Vilar1
1LEITAT Technological Center, C/ de la Innovació 2, 08225, Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|February 8, 2017
Summary
This chapter outlines the life cycle of nano-enabled products, crucial for understanding risks associated with nanomaterials in industry and consumer goods. It details processes from synthesis to disposal, aiding safety assessments.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Environmental Science
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Nanotechnology integration across industrial sectors is rapidly increasing.
- Widespread use of nanomaterials in consumer products raises safety concerns for humans and the environment.
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) requires a detailed life cycle schema to establish exposure scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the processes involved in the entire life cycle of nano-enabled products.
- To provide a foundation for exposure scenario development in risk assessments.
- To review literature on nanomaterial release during different life cycle stages.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of processes across nano-enabled product life cycles.
- Analysis of typical stages: nanomaterial synthesis, manufacturing, use, and end-of-life.
- Brief discussion of reported release studies.
Main Results:
- Identified key processes at each stage of the nano-enabled product life cycle.
- Highlighted the importance of a life cycle schema for risk and exposure assessment.
- Summarized existing knowledge on nanomaterial release.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of the nano-enabled product life cycle is essential for effective risk assessment.
- Further research on release mechanisms and environmental impact is warranted.
- This chapter provides a framework for evaluating the safety of nanotechnology applications.
