Insights on toxicity, safe handling and disposal of silica aerogels and amorphous nanoparticles
João P. Vareda, Carlos A. García‐González, Artur J. M. Valente, Rosana Simón‐Vázquez, Marina Stipetić, Luísa Durães
Abstract
The toxicity and ecotoxicity effects, handling and disposal of synthetic amorphous silica nanoparticles and aerogels are reviewed and discussed.
Topics & Concepts
EcotoxicityAmorphous silicaAmorphous solidNanoparticleAerogelToxicityMaterials scienceEnvironmental safetyNanotoxicologyChemical engineeringEnvironmental chemistryWaste managementNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryHuman healthEngineeringEnvironmental healthMedicineAerogels and thermal insulationTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsLuminescence Properties of Advanced Materials