The toxicology of carbon nanotubes

"The widespread and increasing use of carbon nanotubes in scientific and engineering research and their incorporation into manufactured goods has urged an assessment of the risks and hazards associated with exposure to them. The field of nanotoxicology studies the toxicology of nanoparticles su...

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Other Authors Donaldson, Kenneth (Toxicologist)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Subjects
Nanoparticles > Toxicology.
Nanotubes > Toxicology.
Carbon > Toxicology.
Nanotubes > Carbon content.
Carbon > Biocompatibility.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780511919893
9781139518536
9781139513173
9781139516679
9781107008373
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xiv, 242 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; THE TOXICOLOGY OF CARBON NANOTUBES; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; 1 Carbon nanotube structure, synthesis, and applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Structure of carbon nanotubes; 1.3 Synthesis of carbon nanotubes; 1.3.1 Electric arc discharge; 1.3.2 Laser ablation; 1.3.3 Chemical vapour deposition; 1.3.3.1 Synthesis of MWCNTs; 1.3.3.2 Synthesis of SWCNTs; 1.4 Purification of carbon nanotubes; 1.5 Properties of carbon nanotubes; 1.5.1 Mechanical properties; 1.5.2 Electronic properties; 1.6 Applications of carbon nanotubes; 1.6.1 Carbon nanotube composites.

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