What are Nanomaterials and Why is Toxicology Important?
Nanomaterials are materials with at least one dimension less than 100 nanometers. They exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties different from their bulk counterparts. Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents. In the context of nanotechnology, toxicology is crucial to understand how these unique properties influence the interaction of nanoparticles with biological systems, potentially leading to adverse health effects.
