What are the Challenges in Biomonitoring Nanomaterials?
Biomonitoring nanomaterials comes with several challenges:
- Complexity of Biological Matrices: Biological samples are complex and can interfere with the detection and quantification of nanomaterials. - Low Concentration Levels: Nanomaterials often exist at very low concentrations, making their detection difficult. - Transformation of Nanomaterials: Nanomaterials can undergo physical and chemical transformations in biological environments, complicating their monitoring. - Lack of Standardized Protocols: There is a need for standardized methods and protocols for accurate and consistent biomonitoring.
