The multi-facets of sustainable nanotechnology – Lessons from a nanosafety symposium. Issue 3 (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: George, Saji; Ho, Shirley S.; Wong, Esther S. P.; Tan, Timothy Thatt Yang; Verma, Navin Kumar; Aitken, Robert J.; Riediker, Michael; Cummings, Christopher; Yu, Liya; Wang, Zheng Ming; Zink, Daniele; Ng, Zhihan; Loo, Say Chye Joachim; Ng, Kee Woei
• Is Part Of: Nanotoxicology. Volume 9:Issue 3(2015:May)
• Page Start: 404
• Page End: 406
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Toxicology -- Periodicals; 615.9
• DOI: 10.3109/17435390.2015.1027315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-5390

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>An international symposium for nanosafety was held recently at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Topics relating to understanding nanomaterial properties, tools, and infrastructure required for predicting hazardous outcomes, measuring nanomaterial exposure levels, systems approach for risk assessment and public's perception of nanotechnology were covered. The need for a multidisciplinary approach, across both natural and social sciences, for developing sustainable nanotechnology solutions was heavily emphasized. This commentary highlights the major issues discussed and the commitment of the nanosafety research community in Singapore to contribute collectively to realise the vision of sustainable nanotechnology.</p> </abstract>