What role does environmental testing play in Nanotechnology?
Environmental testing is essential to evaluate how nanomaterials interact with the environment. This includes studying their behavior in soil, water, and air. Tests often focus on the degradation, persistence, and bioaccumulation of nanomaterials. Techniques like mass spectrometry and chromatography are used to detect and quantify nanomaterials in environmental samples. Additionally, ecotoxicological studies assess the impact of nanomaterials on various organisms, from bacteria to higher trophic levels like fish and plants.
