Guest Blogger Professor Jean Macchiaroli Eggen: Is Nanotech the Next Asbestos?

Guest Blogger Professor Jean Macchiaroli Eggen: Is Nanotech the Next Asbestos?

Advancements in nanotechnology have led to a proliferation of nanomaterials for both industrial and consumer use, raising concerns about the potential health effects of exposure to nanoparticles on both workers and the general public. Nanotechnology is generally defined as “the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, where unique phenomena enable novel applications.”