What Are the Challenges in Ecotoxicological Research?
Several challenges hinder the advancement of ecotoxicological research in nanotechnology: - Complexity of interactions: The multitude of variables involved makes it difficult to predict outcomes. - Lack of standardized methods: There is no universally accepted framework for testing and evaluating the ecotoxicity of nanoparticles. - Data gaps: Limited long-term studies and data on the environmental fate of nanoparticles.