What are the Environmental Risks of Nanomaterials?
Nanomaterials, due to their small size and high reactivity, pose potential risks to the environment. These risks include toxicity to aquatic and terrestrial organisms, bioaccumulation, and the potential for unforeseen chemical reactions. The unique properties that make nanomaterials useful can also make them harmful. For example, nanoparticles can penetrate biological membranes, leading to potential toxicity.
