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Nanomaterials Causing Cellular Toxicity and Genotoxicity

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Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology Vol. 2

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Nanotechnology has become one of the fastest developing fields of science and engineering in the World. Nanomaterials that play a crucial role in nanotechnology are increasingly used in a broad range of areas including automotive, biomedical, cosmetics, defense, energy, and electronics. Nanomaterials are used in a wide variety of products due to their unique chemical, biological and physical properties. The increase in the production and use of nanomaterials could lead in further exposure to humans, animals, and the environment. Therefore, understanding the toxicity of nanomaterials and their potential risks is urgently needed. Nanomaterial toxicity has been evaluated in various studies, but the adverse poisoning effects on target organs are still very limited. This chapter presents an overview of the applications of nanomaterials, including both metal-based and non-metal-based. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the mechanisms of cell toxicity and genotoxicity. Finally, the potential cell toxicity and genotoxicity associated with different types of nanomaterials are presented in detail.

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Sengul, A.B., Asmatulu, E. (2021). Nanomaterials Causing Cellular Toxicity and Genotoxicity. In: Kumar, V., Guleria, P., Ranjan, S., Dasgupta, N., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Nanotoxicology and Nanoecotoxicology Vol. 2 . Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World, vol 67. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69492-0_11

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