Nanohazards: Knowledge is our first defence

被引:68
作者
Barnard, AS [1 ]
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[1] Univ Oxford, Dept Mat, Oxford OX1 3PH, England
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10.1038/nmat1615
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
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There is no doubt that the possible hazards associated with nanomaterials are significant, and that concern is valid; but how do we begin to address the challenges that lie ahead? Expanding our scope and increasing the diversity of subject matter is the key to attaining the knowledge we will need to protect against the new range of nanohazards.
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