Advances in adding nanomaterials to various matrices have occurred in tandem with the
identification of potential hazards associated with exposure to pure forms of nanomaterials …

Material flow analysis (MFA) is a useful tool to predict the flows of engineered nanomaterials
(ENM) to the environment. The quantification of release factors is a crucial part of MFA …

Polymer nanocomposites polymer-based materials that incorporate filler elements
possessing at least one dimension in the nanometer range are increasingly being …

One of the most promising applications of nanomaterials is as nanofillers to enhance the
properties of polymeric materials. However, the effect of nanofillers on polymers subjected to …

Environmental and human risk assessment models are critical for estimating the impact of
nanomaterials on the ecosystem and human health. Realistic exposure estimates usually …

Nanocomposite materials may be considered as a low-risk application of nanotechnology, if
the nanofillers remain embedded throughout the life-cycle of the products in which they are …

Carbon nanotube (CNT)/polymer nanocomposites have superior properties compared to the
neat polymer matrix. They now are widely used in industry, but questions have been raised …

Manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs) are incorporated as “nanofillers” into consumer
products to enhance properties of interest. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are …

Fused deposition modeling (FDM™) 3‐dimensional printing uses polymer filament to build
objects. Some polymer filaments are formulated with additives, though it is unknown if they …

Hazard studies of" as-produced" nanomaterials are increasingly available, yet a critical gap
exists in exposure science that may impede safe development of nanomaterials. The gap is …