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Engineered Nanomaterials in the Environment.

Jonathan D Judy¹, Paul Bertsch²

¹Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organization (CSIRO) Land and Water, Waite Campus, Urrbrae 5064, Australia. jonathan.judy@csiro.au.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)

|March 25, 2017

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This Special Issue explores engineered nanomaterials in the environment. Research covers their environmental impact and applications.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Focuses on the environmental implications of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs).
Addresses the need for understanding ENM behavior and fate in various environmental compartments.

Discussion:

Examines the interactions of ENMs with environmental matrices.
Discusses potential risks and benefits associated with ENM release into ecosystems.

Key Insights:

Highlights current research on ENM environmental assessment.
Presents novel findings on ENM ecotoxicity and degradation.

Outlook:

Suggests future research directions for sustainable ENM development.
Emphasizes the importance of lifecycle assessment for ENMs.