A Review on the Respiratory System Toxicity of Carbon Nanoparticles

The respiratory system represents the main gateway for nanoparticles’ entry into the human body. Although there is a myriad of engineered nanoparticles, carbon nanoparticles/nanotubes (CNPs/CNTs) have received much attention mainly due to their light weight, very high surface area, durability, and t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maricica Pacurari, Kristine Lowe, Paul B. Tchounwou, Ramzi Kafoury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
CNF
CNT
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/3/325