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2018
Journal Article
Titel

Nanomaterials: Certain aspects of application, risk assessment and risk communication

Abstract
Development and market introduction of new nanomaterials trigger the need for an adequate risk assessment of such products alongside suitable risk communication measures. Current application of classical and new nanomaterials is analyzed in context of regulatory requirements and standardization for chemicals, food and consumer products. The challenges of nanomaterial characterization as the main bottleneck of risk assessment and regulation are presented. In some areas, e.g., quantification of nanomaterials within complex matrices, the establishment and adaptation of analytical techniques such as laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and others are potentially suited to meet the requirements. As an example, we here provide an approach for the reliable characterization of human exposure to nanomaterials resulting from food packaging. Furthermore, results of nanomaterial toxicity and ecotoxicity testing are discussed, with concluding key criteria such as solubility and fiber rigidity as important parameters to be considered in material development and regulation. Although an analysis of the public opinion has revealed a distinguished rating depending on the particular field of application, a rather positive perception of nanotechnology could be ascertained for the German public in general. An improvement of material characterization in both toxicological testing as well as end-product control was concluded as being the main obstacle to ensure not only safe use of materials, but also wide acceptance of this and any novel technology in the general public.
Author(s)
Laux, Peter
Tentschert, Jutta
Riebeling, Christian
Braeuning, Albert
Creutzenberg, Otto
Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie und Experimentelle Medizin ITEM
Epp, Astrid
Fessard, Valérie
Haas, Karl-Heinz
Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung ISC
Haase, Andrea
Hund-Rinke, Kerstin
Fraunhofer-Institut für Molekularbiologie und Angewandte Oekologie IME
Jakubowski, Norbert
Kearns, Peter
Lampen, Alfonso
Rauscher, Hubert
Schoonjans, Reinhilde
Störmer, Angela
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV
Thielmann, Axel
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Mühle, Uwe
Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme IKTS
Luch, Andreas
Zeitschrift
Archives of toxicology
DOI
10.1007/s00204-017-2144-1
File(s)
N-477688.pdf (1.94 MB)
Language
English
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Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme IKTS
Fraunhofer-Institut für Molekularbiologie und Angewandte Oekologie IME
Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung ISC
Fraunhofer-Institut für System- und Innovationsforschung ISI
Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie und Experimentelle Medizin ITEM
Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung IVV
Tags
  • Nanomaterial

  • Risikobewertung

  • Toxikologie

  • ecotoxicity

  • exposure

  • nanomaterials

  • ISO (International Or...

  • toxicity

  • standardization

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