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Environmental, health, and safety considerations for producing nanomaterials

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Nanomaterials promise to transform commercial products, providing significant societal benefits. As the nanomaterials enterprise grows, so too, does the debate over environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) aspects of producing them. This article discusses nanomaterial EH&S needs and progress being made by industry, academic institutions, and government laboratories.

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Osman, T.M. Environmental, health, and safety considerations for producing nanomaterials. JOM 60, 14–17 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-008-0025-z

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