| Occupational hygiene/risk articles & overviews related to nanotechnology |
| Aitken, R. J., Creely, K. S., &
Tran, C. L. (2004). Nanoparticles: An occupational hygiene review. Health &
Safety Executive, Suffolk United Kingdom. Report |
| Australian Safety and Compensation Council. (July 2006). A Review of the Potential Occupational Health and Safety Implications of Nanotechnology. Report |
| Balbus, J.M., Florini, K., Denison, R.A. and Walsh, S.A. (January 2007). Protecting workers and the environment: An environmental NGO’s perspective on nanotechnology. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 11-22. Abstract. |
| BAuA (German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). (2007). Working Programme 2007-2010 for safe, healthy and competitive workplaces. Report. |
| - NEW - Boccuni, F., Rondinone, B., Petyx, C., Lavicoli, S. (May-June 2008). Potential occupational exposure to manufactured nanoparticles in Italy. Journal of Cleaner Production. 16(8-9): 949-956. |
| Borm, P.J.A, Robbins, D., Haubold, S., Kuhlbusch, T., Fissan, H., Donaldson K., Schins, R., Stone, V., Kreyling, W., Lademann, J., Krutmann, J., Warheit, D. & Oberdorster, E. (August 2006). The potential risks of nanomaterials: a review carried out for ECETOC. Particle and Fibre Toxicology, 3:11. Abstract. Article. |
| Borm, P.J.A & Müller-Schulte, M. (August 2006). Nanoparticles in drug delivery and environmental exposure: same size, same risks? Nanomedicine, Vol. 1, No. 2, 235-249. Article. |
| - NEW - Conti, J.A., Killpack, K. et al. (May 2008). Health and Safety Practices in the Nanomaterials Workplace: Results from an International Survey. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42(9): 3155-3162. Abstract |
| Council on State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). (2007). Occupational and environmental risks of nanotechnology. Statement. |
| Duffin, R., Tran, L. and Brown, D. (January 2007). Proinflammogenic Effects of Low-Toxicity and Metal Nanoparticles In Vivo and In Vitro: Highlighting the Role of Particle Surface Area and Surface Reactivity. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(10): 849 - 856. Abstract |
| Elder, A., Gelein, R., Silva, V., Feikert, T., Opanashuk, L., Carter, J., Potter, R., Maynard, A., Ito, Y. Finkelstein, J., and Oberdörster, G. (August 2006). Translocation of inhaled ultrafine manganese oxide particles to the central nervous system . Environmental health perspectives, Volume 114, Number 8: 1172 -1178. Abstract. Article |
| Garnett, M. C., and Kallinteri, P. (August 2006). Nanomedicines and nanotoxicology: some physiological principles. Occupational Medicine, 56: 307 - 311. Abstract. Article. |
| Gwinn, M.R. & Vallyathan, V. (December 2006). Nanoparticles: Health Effects—Pros and Cons. Environ. Health Perspect., 114:1818–1825. Article. |
| Health & Safety Executive. (August 2007). NanoAlert Service. Measurement, exposure and control, Health effects. Bulletin. |
| Health & Safety Executive. (December 2006). NanoAlert Service. Human exposure and potential health effects of nanomaterials, particularly in the occupational setting.Bulletin. |
| Health & Safety Executive.
(December 2004). Health Effects of Particles Produced for Nanotechnologies. Suffolk,
United Kingdom. Report
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| - NEW - Helland, A., Scheringer, M. et al. (2008). Risk Assessment of Engineered Nanomaterials: A Survey of Industrial Approaches. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42(2): 640–646. Abstract. |
| Herve-Bazin B. (May-June 2006). Potential health impacts of nanoparticles. Annales de chimie - Science des Matériaux, [0151-9107], 31(3): 339-350 |
| - NEW - Hoyt, V.W. and Mason, E. (March-April 2008). Nanotechnology Emerging health issues. Journal of Chemical Health and Safety, 15(2): 10-15. |
| ICON, University of California. (December 2006). The Icon Survey of Risk Management Practices. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| ICON, University of California. (November 2006). A Review of Current Practices in the Nanotechnology Industry - Phase Two Report: Survey of current practices in the nanotechnology workplace. Report. |
| ICON, University of California. (October 2006). Review of Safety Practices in the Nanotechnology Industry - Phase One Report: Current Knowledge and Practices Regarding Environmental Health and Safety in the Nanotechnology Workplace. Report. |
| Institute of Occupational Medicine. (August 2007). REFNANO: Reference materials for engineered nanoparticle toxicology and metrology. Report. |
| - NEW - Internation Council on Nanotechnology, Rice University,
Houston, Texas. (May 2008). Towards Predicting Nano-Biointeractions:
An International Assessment of Nanotechnology Environment,
Health and Safety Research Needs. Report |
| International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. (December 2006). Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Materials. |
| IRSST. (Ongoing). Updating of the literature review on the health risks and means of prevention related to nanomaterials. More information. |
| IRSST. (September 2006). Nanoparticles - Actual Knowledge about Occupational Health and Safety Risks and Prevention Measures. Report. |
| IRSST. (August 2006). Health Effects of Nanoparticles. Report. |
| Ji, J.H., Jung, J.H., Kim, S.S. et al. (January 2007). Twenty-Eight-Day Inhalation Toxicity Study of Silver Nanoparticles in Sprague-Dawley Rats. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(10): 857 - 871. Abstract |
| 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. |
| Kipen, H. M. & Laskin, D. L.
(2005). Smaller is not always better: Nanotechnology yields nanotoxicology.
American Journal of Physiology: Lung, Cellular, and Molecular Physiology, 289. |
| Kreyling W.G., Semmler-Behnke M., Moller W. (October 2006). Health implications of nanoparticles Journal of nanoparticle research, 8(5): 543-562. Abstract. |
| Lam,
C.W., James, J., McCluskey, R., Sivaram, A., & Hunter, R. (May-June 2006). A review of
carbon nanotube toxicity and assessment of potential occupational and
environmental health risks. Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 36(3):
189-217. Abstract. Article |
| Maynard, A.D., Pui, D.Y.H. (2007). Nanotechnology and Occupational Health. Springer Netherlands. Table of contents.
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| Maynard, A.D. and Puim D.Y.H. (January 2007). Nanotechnology and occupational health: New technologies – new challenges. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 1-3. Abstract. |
| Maynard, A.D. (January 2007). Nanotechnology: The Next Big Thing, or Much Ado about Nothing? Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 51(1):1-12. Abstract. |
| Maynard, A.D. and Kuempel, E.D.
(2005). Airborne nanostructured particles and occupational health. Journal
of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 587-614. Abstract |
| - NEW - NanoSafe. (January 2008). Safe Production and Use of Nanomaterials. Are conventional protective devices such as fibrous filter media, respirator cartridges, protective clothing and gloves also efficient for nanoaerosols? Report |
| - NEW - Nasterlack, M; Zober, A; Oberlinner, C. (May 2008). Considerations on occupational medical surveillance in employees handling nanoparticles. International archives of occupational and environmental health, 81(6): 721-726. Abstract |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH Resources on Nanotechnology. Rersources |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Nanoparticle Information Library (NIL). Online library |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (February 2007). Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace. Report |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (November 2006). Nanotechnology, Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: An
Information Exchange with NIOSH. Updated Report |
| National Institutes of Occupational
Safety and Health. (October 2005). Nanotechnology, Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: An
Information Exchange with NIOSH. Report |
| National Nanomanufacturing Network. InterNano Beta. Information sources for nanomanufacturing. Website |
| Niwa, Y., Hiura, Y. (July 2007). Nano-sized carbon black exposure exacerbates atherosclerosis in LDL-receptor knockout mice Circulation Journal, 71(7): 1157-1161. Article |
| OECD. (August 2007). Current Developments/Activities on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials. Report |
| Powell, M.C., Kanarek, M.S. (2006). Nanomaterial Health Effects—Part 1: Background and Current Knowledge Wisconsin Medical Journal, Environmental Medicine, Volume: 105, no. 2. Abstract. Article |
| Powell, M.C., Kanarek, M.S. (2006). Nanomaterial Health Effects—Part 2: Uncertainties and Recommendations for the Future. Wisconsin Medical Journal, Food Safety, Volume: 105, no. 3. Abstract. Article |
| Reijnders, L. (June 2007). Biological effects of nanoparticles used as glidants in powders Powder Technology, 175 (3): 142-145. |
| Seaton, A. (2006). Nanotechnology and the occupational physician: introduction. Occupational Medicine, 56:294. Text |
| Rand Corporation. (2006).Nanomaterials in the Workplace, Policy and Planning Workshop on
Occupational Safety and Health. Document |
| - NEW - Schmid, K. and Riediker,M. (2008). Use of Nanoparticles in Swiss Industry: A Targeted Survey. Environ. Sci. Technol., 42 (7), 2253–2260. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Schulte, P.A; Trout, D; Zumwalde, RD; et al. (May 2008). Options for occupational health surveillance of workers potentially exposed to engineered nanoparticles: State of the science. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 50(5): 517-526. Article. |
| - NEW - Schulte, P., Geraci, C., Zumwalde, R., Hoover, M., Kuempel, E. (April 2008). Occupational Risk Management of Engineered Nanoparticles. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 5(4): 239-249. Abstract. |
| Seaton, A. (August 2006). Nanotechnology and the occupational physician. Occupational Medicine, 56: 312 - 316. Abstract. Article |
| - NEW - University of California, Santa Barbara. (November 2007). Nanotechnology and Occupational Health and Safety Conference. Website |
| Whatmore RW. (August 2006). Nanotechnology—what is it? Should we be worried? Occupational Medicine 56:295–299.
Abstract. Article |
| Warheit, D.B., Borm, P.J.A., Hennes, C., Lademann, J. (June 2007). Testing Strategies to Establish the Safety of Nanomaterials: Conclusions of an ECETOC Workshop. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(8): 631-643. Abstract. |
| Detection, monitoring & characterization of 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 |
| 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 |
| Casey, A; Herzog, E; Davoren, M. et al. (June 2007).
Spectroscopic analysis confirms the interactions between single walled carbon nanotubes and various dyes commonly used to assess cytotoxicity. Carbon, 45 (7): 1425-1432. |
| 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 |
| Demou, E., Peter, P., Hellweg, S. (2006). Investigating the Impact of Nanoparticle Production. Abstract. |
| 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. |
| - NEW - Han, J.J., Lee, E.J., Lee, J.H. et al. (June 2008). Monitoring Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Exposure in Carbon Nanotube Research Facility. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(8): 741-749. Article |
| 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. |
| Jiang, JK; Hogan, CJ; Chen, DR; Biswas, P. (August 2007). Aerosol charging and capture in the nanoparticle size range (6-15 nm) by direct photoionization and diffusion mechanisms. Journal of Applied Physics, 102(3), #034904. Abstract |
| Jiang, J., Chen, D.R., Biswas, P. (July 2007). Synthesis of nanoparticles in a flame aerosol reactor with independent and strict control of their size, crystal phase and morphology. Nanotechnology,18 (28). Abstract |
| Ji, J.H., Jung, J.H., Yu, I.J., Kim, S.S. (July 2007). Long-Term Stability Characteristics of Metal Nanoparticle Generator Using Small Ceramic Heater for Inhalation Toxicity Studies. Inhalation Toxicology,19(9): 745 - 751. Abstract |
| Ma-Hock, L., Garner, A.O., et al. (January 2007). Generation and Characterization of Test Atmospheres with Nanomaterials. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(10): 833 - 848. Abstract |
| 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 - Mazzuckelli, L.F, Methner, M.M, Birch, M.E. et al. (December 2007). Identification and Characterization of Potential Sources of Worker Exposure to Carbon Nanofibers During Polymer Composite Laboratory Operations. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 4(12):D125 - D130. 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 |
| Powers K.W, Palazuelos, M., Moudgil, B.M, Roberts, S.M. (March 2007). Characterization of the size, shape, and state of dispersion of nanoparticles for toxicological studies. Nanotoxicology, 1(1): 42-51.
Abstract
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| 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. |
| Skebo, J.E., Grabinski, C.M., Schrand, A.M., Schlager, J.J., Hussain, S.M. (March 2007). Assessment of Metal Nanoparticle Agglomeration, Uptake, and Interaction Using High-Illuminating System. International Journal of Toxicology, 26(2): 135-141. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Tantra R., Cumpson, P. (December 2007). The detection of airborne carbon nanotubes in relation to toxicology and workplace safety. Nanotoxicology, 1(4): 251 - 265. Abstract. |
| Tran, L. (2005-2008). Risk Assessment of Exposure to Particles. Project Fact Sheet. |
| - NEW - Yeganeh, B; Kull, CM; Hull, MS; Marr, LC. (June 2008). Characterization of airborne particles during production of carbonaceous manomaterials. Environmental science & technology, 42(12): 4600-4606. 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 |
| Nanomaterial exposure control/respirators |
| - NEW - Alessandrini, F., Semmler-Behnke, M., Jakob, T. et al. (April 2008). Total and Regional Deposition of Ultrafine Particles in a Mouse Model of Allergic Inflammation of the Lung. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(6): 585-593. Abstract. |
| Asgharian, B, Price, O.T. (2007). Deposition of Ultrafine (NANO) Particles in the Human Lung. Inhalation Toxicology, 19(3): 1045-1054. Abstract. |
| - NEW - Balásházy, I., Hofmann, W., Farkas, A., Madas, B.G. (April 2008). Three-Dimensional Model for Aerosol Transport and Deposition in Expanding and Contracting Alveoli. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(6): 611-621. Abstract. |
| Balazy, A., Toivola, M., Reponen, T., Podgorski, A., Zimmer,
A., & Grinshpun, S.A. (2006). Manikin-based performance evaluation of N95
filtering-facepiece respirators challenged with nanoparticles. Annals of
Occupational Hygiene, 50(3): 259-269. Abstract |
| Chen, S.S, and Tsai, C.J. (January 2007). An axial flow cyclone to remove nanoparticles at low pressure conditions. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 71-83. Abstract. |
| Demou, E., Peter, P., Hellweg, S. (2006). Investigating the Impact of Nanoparticle Production. Abstract. |
| Donaldson, K. (August 2006). Resolving the nanoparticles paradox. Nanomedicine. Vol. 1, No. 2: 229-234. Abstract |
| Donaldson,
K. Aitken, R., Tran, L., Stone, V., Duffin, R., Forrest, G., and Alexander, A.
(2006). Carbon nanotubes: A review of their properties in relation to pulmonary
toxicological and workplace safety. Toxicological Sciences, 92(1):5-22 Article
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| Donaldson, K., Stone, V., Clouter,
A., Renwick, L. MacNee, W. (2001). Ultrafine particles. Occupational and
Environmental Medicine, 58, 211-216. |
| Drake,P.L. and Hazelwood, K.J. (2005). Exposure-Related Health Effects of Silver and Silver Compounds: A Review. Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 49(7):575-585. Abstract |
| Dunn, K. (December 2006). Exposure Controls/Best Practices. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| European Commission (2004, March).
Nanotechnologies: A Preliminary Risk Analysis, on the Basis of a Workshop
Organized in Brussels on 1-2 March 2004 by the Health and Consumer Protectorate
General of the European Commission. Article |
| 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. |
| Grinshpun, S.A. (December 2006). Respiratory protection against aerosol and bioaerosol particles in the nano bioaerosol particles in the nano-size range. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| - NEW - Han, JH, Lee, EJ, Lee, JH. et al. (June 2008). Monitoring Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Exposure in Carbon Nanotube Research Facility. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(8): 741-749. Abstract |
| Japuntich, D.A., Franklin, L.M., Pui, D.Y.H., Kuehn, T.H., Kim, S.C. and Viner, A.S. (January 2007). A comparison of two nano-sized particle air filtration tests in the diameter range of 10 to 400 nanometers. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 93-107. Abstract. |
| Ji, J.H., Jung, J.H., Yu, I.J., Kim, S.S. (July 2007). Long-Term Stability Characteristics of Metal Nanoparticle Generator Using Small Ceramic Heater for Inhalation Toxicity Studies. Inhalation Toxicology,,19(9): 745 - 751. Abstract |
| Lee, M.H., McClellan, W.J., Candela, J., Andrews, D., and Biswas, P. (January 2007). Reduction of nanoparticle exposure to welding aerosols by modification of the ventilation system in a workplace. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 127-136. Abstract. |
| Maynard A.D., Aitken, R.J. (March 2007).
Assessing exposure to airborne nanomaterials: Current abilities and future requirements. Nanotoxicology, 1(1): 26-41.
Abstract |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (December 2006). Medical Evaluations and Worker Surveillance. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (December 2006). Hazard Evaluation; Exposure Measurements. International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: Research to Practice. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Presentation. |
| - NEW - Nazridoust, K., Asgharian, B. (April 2008). Unsteady-State Airflow and Particle Deposition in a Three-Generation Human Lung Geometry. Inhalation Toxicology, 20(6): 595-610. 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. |
| 3M OH&ESD. (January 2006). Technical Data Bulletin #171. Nanotechnology and Respirator Use Issues. Bulletin. |
| Wang, J., Chen, D.R., Pui, D.Y.H. (January 2007). Modeling of filtration efficiency of nanoparticles in standard filter media. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 9,1: 109-115. Abstract. |
