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Risk Assessment and Prevention
- NEW - Aitken, R.J., Hankin, S.M., Tran, C.L. et al. (June 2008). A multidisciplinary approach to the identification of reference materials for engineered nanoparticle toxicology. Nanotoxicology, 2(2): 71-78. Abstract.
Balbus, J.M., Maynard, A.D., Colvin, V.L. et al. (November 2007). Meeting Report: Hazard Assessment for Nanoparticles—Report from an Interdisciplinary Workshop. Environmental Health Perspectives, 115(11). Abstract.
Fischer, Hans C.; Chan, Warren C. W. (December 2007). The growing need for in vivo study Current opinion in biotechnology, 18(6): 565-571. Article
Daughton, C. G. (2003). Cradle-to-cradle stewardship of drugs for minimizing their environmental disposition while promoting human health. I. Rationale for and avenues toward a green pharmacy. Environmental Health Perspectives, 111(5), 757-774.
Daughton, C. G. (2003). Cradle-to-cradle stewardship of drugs for minimizing their environmental disposition while promoting human health. II. Drug disposal, waste reduction, and future directions. Environmental Health Perspectives, 111(5), 775-785.
Demou, E., Peter, P., Hellweg, S. (2006). Investigating the Impact of Nanoparticle Production. Abstract.
- NEW - Hansen, SF; Michelson, ES; Kamper, A, et al. (July 2008). Categorization framework to aid exposure assessment of nanomaterials in consumer products. Ecotoxicology, 17(5): 438-447. Abstract
Hansen, S.F., Larsen, B.H., Olsen, S.I., Baun, A. (September 2007). Categorization framework to aid hazard identification of nanomaterials. Nanotoxicology, 1(3): 243-250. Article
- NEW - Helland, A., Scheringer, M. et al. (2008). Risk Assessment of Engineered Nanomaterials: A Survey of Industrial Approaches. Environ. Sci. Technol. Article
Kandlikar, M., Ramachandran, G., Maynard, A., Murdock, B., and Toscano, W.A. (January 2007). Health risk assessment for nanoparticles: A case for using expert judgment. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 137-156. Abstract.
Moore, M. (2002). Biocomplexity: The post-genome challenge in ecotoxicology. Aquatic Toxicology, 59, 1-15.
- NEW - Murdock, R. C., Braydich-Stolle, L. et al. (2008). Characterization of Nanomaterial Dispersion in Solution Prior to In Vitro Exposure Using Dynamic Light Scattering Technique. Toxicol. Sci., 101:239-253. Abstract
OECD. (August 2007). Current Developments/Activities on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials. Report
Parkes, M., Panelli, R., & Weinsten, P. (2003). Converging paradigms for environmental health theory and practice. Environmental Health Perspectives, 111(5), 669-675.
Owen, R. and Handy, R. (August 2007). Formulating the Problems for Environmental Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials. Environmental Science & Technology, 41(16): 5582–5588. Article.
SCENIHR. (August 2007). Opinion on the Appropriateness of the Risk Assessment Methodology in Accordance with the Technical Guidance Documents for New and Existing Substances for Assessing the Risks of Nanomaterials. Report.
Suk, W., Olden, K., Yang, R. (2002). Chemical mixtures research: Significance and future perspectives. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(6), 891-892.
Tannenbaum, L. V. (2005). Detoxifying risk assessment. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 11(2), 469-472.
Sweet, L., Strohm, B. (June 2006). Nanotechnology - Life-cycle risk management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 12 (3): 528-551
- NEW - Tyshenko, M.G. and Krewski, D. (2008). A risk management framework for the regulation of nanomaterials. International Journal of Nanotechnology, 5(1): 143-160. Abstract
US EPA, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, European Commission. (March 2007). Nanotechnology and Life Cycle Assessment: A Systems Approach to Nanotechnology and the Environment. Report.
Yang, R. (1998). Commentary: Some critical issues and concerns related to research advances on the toxicology of chemical mixtures. Environmental Health Perspectives, 106(4), 1059-1063.
- NEW - Wynne, J.H., Buckley, J.L. et al. (March 2008). Reducing hazardous material and environmental impact through recycling of scandium nanomaterial waste. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 43(4): 357-360. Abstract
Detection and Monitoring
Nanomaterials
Arnaud, C. (2006). Analyzing air nanoparticulates: Mass spec technique characterizes airborne particles smaller than 10nm. Chemical and Engineering News, 84(9): 7.
Baron, P. (2001). Measurement of airborne fibers: A review. Industrial Health, 39: 39-50. . Article
Bashir, R. (2004). BioMEMS: State-of-the-art in detection, opportunities and prospects. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 56: 1565-1586.
Chan, K.C., Patri, A.K., Veenstra, T.D., McNeil, S.E., Issaq, H.J. (May 2007). Analysis of fullerene-based nanomaterial in serum matrix by CE. Electrophoresis, 28(10):1518-24. Abstract
Daughton, C.G. 2001. "Emerging" pollutants, and communicating the science of environmental chemistry and mass spectrometry--pharmaceuticals in the environment. Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry. 12(10): 1067-1076.
Brouwer, D.H., Gijzbers, J.H.J., & Lurvink, M.W.M. (2004). Personal exposure to ultrafine particles in the workplace: Exploring sampling techniques and strategies. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 48(5): 439-454. Abstract
Demou, E., Peter, P., Hellweg, S. (2006). Investigating the Impact of Nanoparticle Production. Abstract.
Englert, B.C. (2007). Nanomaterials and the environment: uses, methods and measurement. J. Environ. Monit., 9: 1154-1161. Abstract.
Erikson, B.E. (2002). Analyzing the ignored environmental contaminants: The U.S. Geological survey reports some of the first monitoring data on pharmaceuticals and other emerging organic wastewater contaminants in U.S. streams. Environmental Science & Technology. April 1: 140A-145A.
Fissan, H., Neumann, S., Trampe, A., Pui, D.Y.H., and Shin, W. G. (January 2007). Rationale and principle of an instrument measuring lung deposited nanoparticle surface area. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 53-59. Abstract.
Gimbert, L.J., Hamon, R.E., Casey, P.S., et al. (2007). Partitioning and stability of engineered ZnO nanoparticles in soil suspensions using flow field-flow fractionation. Environmental Chemistry, 4(1): 8-10. Abstract.
Handy, R.G., Jackson, M.J., Robinson, G.M., & Lafreniere, M.D. (2006). The measurement of ultrafine particles: A pilot study using a portable particle counting technique to measure generated particles during a micromachining process. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 15(2): 172-177. Abstract
Hsu, L.Y. and Chein, H.M. (January 2007). Evaluation of nanoparticle emission for TiO2 nanopowder coating materials. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 157-163. Abstract.
Hsu, Y. Chein, H.M., Chem, T.M. & Tsai, C. (2005). Axial flow cyclone for segregation and collection of ultrafine particles: Theoretical and experimental study. Environmental Science & Technology, 39(5): 1299-1308.
Kolpin, D.W., Furlong, E.T., Meyer, M.T., Thurman, E.M., Zaugg, S.D., Barber, L.B., Buxton, H.T., 2002. Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants in U.S. streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance. Environmental Science & Technology, 36(6): 1202-1211.
Lecoanet, H.F., Botttero, J. Y. & Wiesner, M.R. (2004). Laboratory assessment of the mobility of nanomaterials in porous media. Environmental Science & Technology, 38, 4377-4382.
Lecoanet, H. F. & Wiesner, M.R. (2004). Velocity effects on fullerenes and oxide nanoparticles deposition in porous media. Environmental Science & Technology, 38, 4377-4382.
Maynard, A.D., Ku, B.K., Emery, M., Stolzenburg, M., and McMurry, P.H. (January 2007). Measuring particle size-dependent physicochemical structure in airborne single walled carbon nanotube agglomerates. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 85-92. Abstract.
Maynard, A. D., Baron, P. A., Foley, M., Shvedova, A. A., Kisin, E. R., & Castranova, V. (2004). Exposure to carbon nanotube material: Aerosol release during the handling of unrefined single-walled carbon nanotube material. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A (67), 87-100.
- NEW - Mueller, N.C, and Nowack, B. (2008). Exposure Modeling of Engineered Nanoparticles in the Environment. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42 (12): 4447–4453. Abstract
Peters, T.M., Heitbrink, W.A., Evans, D.E., & Slavin, T.J. (2006). The mapping of fine and ultrafine particle concentrations in an engine machining and assembly facility. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 50(3): 249-257. Abstract
Shin, W. G., Pui, D.Y.H., Fissan, H., Neumann, S., and Trampe, A.(January 2007). Calibration and numerical simulation of Nanoparticle Surface Area Monitor (TSI Model 3550 NSAM). Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 61-69. Abstract.
- NEW - Tiede, K; Boxall, ABA; Tear, SP. et al. (July 2008). Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(7): 795-821. Abstract
Wake, D. (2006). The assessment of different metrics of the concentration of nano (ultrafine) particles in existing and new industries. Health and Safety Laboratory, England. Report
Wallace, W.E., Keane, M.J., Murray, D.K., Chisholm, W.P., Maynard, A.D., and Ong, T.M. (January 2007). Phospholipid lung surfactant and nanoparticle surface toxicity: Lessons from diesel soots and silicate dusts. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 23-38. Abstract.
Wang, S., Zordan, C.A. & Johnston, M.V.  (2006). Chemical characterization of individual, airborne, sub-10-nm particles and molecules. Analytical Chemistry, 78: 1750.  Article
Wigginton, NS; Haus, KL; Hochella, MF. (2007). Aquatic environmental nanoparticles. Journal of environmental monitoring, 9(12): 1306-1316 Article
Other Pollutants
Daughton, C. G. (2004). Non-regulated water contaminants: Emerging research. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 24, 711-732.
Kolpin, D.W., Furlong, E.T., Meyer, M.T., Thurman, E.M., Zaugg, S.D., Barber, L.B., Buxton, H.T., (2002). Pharmaceuticals, hormones, and other organic wastewater contaminants in U.S. streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance. Environmental Science & Technology. 36(6), 1202-1211.
Suk, W., Avakian, M.D., Carpenter, D., Groopman, J. D., Scammell, M., & Wild, C. P. (2004). Human exposure monitoring and evaluation in the Arctic: The importance of understanding exposures to the development of public health policy. Environmental Health Perspectives, 112(2), 113-120.

Last updated July 2008 - Mathilde Colin