Identifying nanodescriptors to predict the toxicity of nanomaterials: a case study on titanium dioxide
Sivakumar Murugadoss, Nilakash Das, Lode Godderis, Jan Mast, Peter Hoet, Manosij Ghosh
Abstract
Use of non-standardized <italic>in vitro</italic> experimental conditions in TiO<sub>2</sub> NM safety assessment can lead to misleading results in establishing TiO<sub>2</sub> properties–biological activity relationships.
Topics & Concepts
Titanium dioxideNanomaterialsToxicityEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceEnvironmental scienceNanotechnologyChemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMedicinal Plants and Neuroprotection