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Journal Article 
Interaction of engineered nanoparticles with various components of the environment and possible strategies for their risk assessment 
Bhatt, I; Tripathi, BN 
2011 
Yes 
Chemosphere
ISSN: 0045-6535
EISSN: 1879-1298 
82 
3 
308-317 
WOS:000286493800002 
Nanoparticles are the materials with at least two dimensions between 1 and 100 nm. Mostly these nanoparticles are natural products but their tremendous commercial use has boosted the artificial synthesis of these particles (engineered nanoparticles). Accelerated production and use of these engineered nanopartides may cause their release in the environment and facilitate the frequent interactions with biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystems. Despite remarkable commercial benefits, their presence in the nature may cause hazardous biological effects. Therefore, detail understanding of their sources, release interaction with environment, and possible risk assessment would provide a basis for safer use of engineered nanoparticles with minimal or no hazardous impact on environment. Keeping all these points in mind the present review provides updated information on various aspects, e.g. sources, different types, synthesis, interaction with environment, possible strategies for risk management of engineered nanoparticles. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 
Engineered nanoparticles; Fullerenes; Carbon nanotubes; Zero-valent metal; Ecotoxicity 
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