Synthesis, Biological Interactions and Toxicity Studies of Precisely Engineered Nanoparticles

纳米技术对材料科学、生物工程、能源和环境等行业的拟议好处目前正在推动这项技术在全球范围内前所未有的增长。 这些好处中的一些是由不同纳米颗粒所表现出的独特性质所证实的。 然而，如果纳米材料对社区的健康和福祉构成威胁，那么其风险可能超过其益处。 该项目将确定纳米颗粒的那些特性，这些特性可能导致不良影响，因此对一般社区构成危险。 通过定义这些特性，行业可以考虑适当改变纳米材料生产，以最大限度地减少这些危险。

The proposed benefits of nanotechnology for industries from material sciences, to bioengineering, energy and the environment are currently driving unprecedented growth in this technology world-wide. Some of these benefits are borne out of the unique properties that different nanoparticles exhibit. However, if nanomaterials pose a threat to the health and well-being of the community, then their risks may outweigh their benefits. This project will identify those characteristics of nanoparticles that can lead to adverse effects and therefore pose a danger to the general community. By defining these characteristics, appropriate changes in nanomaterial production can be considered by industry to minimise these dangers.