The rapid proliferation of many different engineered nanomaterials (defined as materials
designed and produced to have structural features with at least one dimension of 100 …

During the last few years, research on toxicologically relevant properties of engineered
nanoparticles has increased tremendously. A number of international research projects and …

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are an important new class of technological materials that have
numerous novel and useful properties. The forecast increase in manufacture makes it likely …

Epidemiological studies have consistently shown an association between particulate air
pollution and not only exacerbations of illness in people with respiratory disease but also …

Carbon nanotubes have distinctive characteristics, but their needle-like fibre shape has
been compared to asbestos, raising concerns that widespread use of carbon nanotubes …

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Studies into the effects of ultrafine particles in the lung have shown adverse effects
considered to be due in part to the particle size. Air pollution particles (PM10) are associated …

Background Acute exposure to air pollution has been linked to myocardial infarction, but its
effect on heart failure is uncertain. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess …

The rapid expansion of nanotechnology promises to have great benefits for society, yet there
is increasing concern that human and environmental exposure to engineered nanomaterials …

This review considers the molecular toxicology of combustion-derived nanoparticles (CDNP)
following inhalation exposure. CDNP originate from a number of sources and in this review …