"Research strategy on safety of nanotechnologies in Japan-Introduction of NEDO project (2006-2010) entitled ‘Evaluating Risks Associated with Manufactured Nanomaterials’"

Toshihiko Myojo, Isamu Tanaka, Junko Nakanishi 

¹University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan
²National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

 European NanOSH Conference - Nanotechnologies: A Critical Area in Occupational Safety and Health (EuroNanOSH) (Helsinki  2007/12/3)

 

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Abstract

The distinctive feature of the project is that researches on metrology, toxicology and exposure assessment are integrated into a research on risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials. In the research on metrology, we are developing the methods of measuring the size and shape of non-spherical nanomaterials in various media such as air, water, and sample solution and tissues of animals in toxicity tests. The method of chemical analysis for examining the translocation of nanomaterials in the body of experimental animal is also being developed. 

Keywords

risk assessment, fullerene, carbon nanotube, in vitro test, in vivo test,