Zinc oxide is an essential ingredient of many enzymes, sun screens, and ointments for pain
and itch relief. Its microcrystals are very efficient light absorbers in the UVA and UVB region …

The inappropriate use of antimicrobials has resulted in the selection of resistant strains.
Thus, a great number of studies have focused on the investigation of new antimicrobial …

Modern nanotechnology allows obtaining zinc oxide nanomaterials with unique properties
that let its use in a wide range of commercial applications. Direct contact with these particles …

Abstract Background Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles (NPs) are known to trigger
cytotoxicity in a variety of cell models, but the mechanism of cell death remains unknown …

Abstract Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are nanomaterials that are widely used in many
fields. ZnO NPs are ion-shedding particles, and zinc ions produce important and potent …

Nanotechnology is regarded as a key technology of the twenty-first century. Despite the
many advantages of nanotechnology it is also known that engineered nanoparticles (NPs) …

Nanomaterials (NMs) display many unique and useful physico-chemical properties.
However, reliable approaches are needed for risk assessment of NMs. The present study …

Engineered nanomaterials are being developed for a variety of technological applications.
However, the increasing use of nanomaterials in society has led to concerns about their …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are being utilized in an increasing number of fields and
commercial applications. While their general toxicity and associated oxidative stress have …

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have useful physicochemical advantages, and are used
extensively. This has raised concerns regarding their potential toxicity. ZnO NP attributes …