Nanotoxicology: Are carbon nanotubes safe?

Yuliang Zhao; Gengmei Xing; Zhifang Chai

doi:10.1038/nnano.2008.77

Nanotoxicology: Are carbon nanotubes safe?

Yuliang Zhao, Gengmei Xing, Zhifang Chai

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Abstract

The toxicity of carbon nanotubes is the subject of ongoing debate. A preliminary study using a small number of mice shows that they may be safe, but the results should be treated with caution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	191-192
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature Nanotechnology
Volume	3
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2008.77
State	Published - Apr 15 2008

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Bioengineering
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science(all)
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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