NANOMATERIALS THROUGH THE PRISM OF HUMAN HEALTH

Authors

  • Iurie Pînzaru Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Kristina Stîncă Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Roman Corețchi Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Olga Irimca Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Eugen Aramă Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Elena Bucata Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Svetlana Gherciu-Tutuescu Department of Occupational Health, Chemical Safety and Toxicology, Directorate of Public Health Protection, National Public Health Agency, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
  • Vladimir Bernic Chemical Hazards and Toxicology Scientific Laboratory, Directorate of Research and Innovation in the Field of Public Health, National Agency for Public Health, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7328877

Keywords:

nanotechnology, nanomaterials, toxicity, health impact

Abstract

Objectives. Nanomaterials, present in a wide range of products, have become an integral part of our everyday life. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the main aspects of the applicability and impact of nanomaterials from the perspective of human health.

Materials and methods. A synthesis of scientific publications, including chapters from specialist books, practical guides, methodical recommendations, on the diversity of nanomaterials and the possible impact on human health, using Pubmed, Pubchem, Google Scholar, Medline databases, was performed. Data from the WHO, CDC website was used.

Results. Nanotechnology has gained great public interest due to the needs and applications of nanomaterials in almost every field of human activity (biotechnology, agriculture, automotive industry, construction, energy, medicine, electronics, textiles, cosmetics, information technologies), thus, unintentional and/or intentional exposure may occur, which may result in a greater risk to human health.

Conclusions. Large-scale management of nanomaterials and processes opens up creative possibilities, and the benefits provided will have a substantial impact on all industries, science, agriculture, medicine, etc. Understanding of the effects of human exposure to nanomaterials is very limited, therefore multi-faceted exposure to nanomaterials is a multidisciplinary concern.

Published

18-11-2022

Issue

Section

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

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