1.
Literature Review: Gathering existing information on the
toxicity and behavior of specific nanomaterials.
2.
Material Characterization: Understanding the physical and chemical properties of the nanomaterial, such as size, shape, surface area, and reactivity.
3.
Exposure Assessment: Identifying the routes through which humans and the environment may be exposed to nanomaterials, such as inhalation, dermal contact, or ingestion.
4.
Data Collection: Compiling data from
laboratory experiments, field studies, and computational models to assess potential hazards.
5.
Risk Identification: Determining the potential health effects, such as
cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and ecotoxicity of the nanomaterial in question.