Nanoparticles and its Risk to Animals
Journal Title: International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Nanotechnology and the use of nano scale materials is a relatively new area of science and technology. The benefits of nanomaterials and nanoparticles are potentially enormous and are still being explored. They have become more and more popular and important in daily life. Nanoparticles (NPs) have many use in various fields like electronics, optics, textiles, medical devices, cosmetics, food packaging, water treatment technology, fuel cells, catalysts, biosensors and agents for environmental remediation
Authors and Affiliations
Vaseem H*
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