Despite ongoing efforts, several research gaps remain in understanding the environmental and health risks of nanotechnology. These include:
Long-term Studies: Limited long-term studies on the chronic exposure effects of nanoparticles on human health and the environment. Mechanistic Understanding: Insufficient knowledge about the mechanisms of nanoparticle interaction with biological systems and ecosystems. Standardization: A lack of standardized methods for toxicity testing and risk assessment of nanomaterials. Lifecycle Analysis: Incomplete lifecycle analysis of nanoproducts to evaluate their environmental impact from production to disposal.
