Synthesis, Biological Interactions and Toxicity Studies of Precisely Engineered Nanoparticles

纳米技术对从材料科学到生物工程、能源和环境等行业提出的好处，目前正在推动这项技术在世界范围内前所未有的增长。其中一些好处来自不同纳米颗粒所展示的独特性质。然而，如果纳米材料对社区的健康和福祉构成威胁，那么它们的风险可能会超过它们的好处。该项目将确定纳米颗粒的那些特征，这些特征可能会导致不良影响，从而对普通社区构成危险。通过定义这些特征，工业可以考虑对纳米材料生产进行适当的改变，以将这些危险降至最低。

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.