(Ebook) Nanoparticles in humans: experiments, methods and strategies by Ruzer, Lev Solomonovich ISBN 9789814463164, 9789814463171, 9814463167, 9814463175

(Ebook) Nanoparticles in humans: experiments, methods and strategies by Ruzer, Lev Solomonovich ISBN 9789814463164, 9789814463171, 9814463167, 9814463175

This book presents new ideas and methods to measure the surface area and local deposition of nanoparticles in the lungs and the true value of respirators. It proposes a nanoparticle dosimetric road map that can be used as a general strategy for the assessment of the dose, which is the most important physical cause of adverse effects on health in the case of nanoparticle exposure. The book suggests the use of 1 nm radioactive particles, called unattached activity of radon progeny, as a safe experimental tool for nanoparticle studies, including human studies. It discusses the problems related to the general strategy of risk assessment in nanoparticle exposure and concrete parameters related to dosage. The ideas presented in this book help close the gaps in or knowledge of aerosols in the nanometer range and improve our understanding of nanoparticle behavior in the air and in the human body. Abstract: This book presents new ideas and methods to measure the surface area and local deposition of nanoparticles in the lungs and the true value of respirators. It proposes a nanoparticle dosimetric road map that can be used as a general strategy for the assessment of the dose, which is the most important physical cause of adverse effects on health in the case of nanoparticle exposure. The book suggests the use of 1 nm radioactive particles, called unattached activity of radon progeny, as a safe experimental tool for nanoparticle studies, including human studies. It discusses the problems related to the general strategy of risk assessment in nanoparticle exposure and concrete parameters related to dosage. The ideas presented in this book help close the gaps in or knowledge of aerosols in the nanometer range and improve our understanding of nanoparticle behavior in the air and in the human body