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11. Does Shape Matter? Bioeffects of Gold Nanomaterials in a Human Skin Cell Model
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 1/13/2012
Authors: Nicole M Schaeublin, Laura K Braydich-Stolle, Elizabeth I Maurer, Kyoungweon Park, Robert I MacCuspie, A R M Nabiul Afrooz, Navid B Saleh, R.A. Vaia, Saber Hussain
Abstract: Gold nanomaterials (AuNMs) have distinctive electronic and optical properties, making them ideal candidates for biological, medical, and defense applications. Therefore, it is imperative to evaluate the potential biological impact of AuNMs before em ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909150

12. PREPARATION OF NANOSCALE TiO2 DISPERSIONS IN BIOLOGICAL TEST MEDIA FOR TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Series: OTHER
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 10/31/2011
Authors: Julian S. Taurozzi, Vincent A Hackley, Mark R Wiesner
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909844

13. Ecotoxicity of Fullerenes and Carbon Nanotubes: A Critical Review of Evidence for Nano-Size Effects
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 10/18/2011
Authors: Elijah J Petersen, Theodore B Henry
Abstract: The promise of nanotechnology is virtually unlimited with expected future applications in almost every field and widespread commercial products utilizing nanoparticles for enhanced capabilities. One important topic has been the extent to which the u ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=905985

14. Impact of Porous Media Grain Size on the Transport of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 9/28/2011
Authors: Nikolai Mattison, Denis O'Carroll, R. Kerry Rowe, Elijah J Petersen
Abstract: Nanomaterials possess unique physical, electrical and chemical properties which make them attractive for use in a wide range of applications. Through their use and eventual disposal, nanomaterials may ultimately be released into the subsurface enviro ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907834

15. The Role of Iron Redox State in the Genotoxicity of Ultrafine Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 9/21/2011
Authors: Neenu Singh, Gareth J.S. Jenkins, Bryant C Nelson, Bryce J. Marquis, Thierry G.G. Maffeis, Andy P. Brown, Paul M. Williams, Chris J. Wright, Shareen H. Doak
Abstract: Ultrafine superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (USPION) hold great potential for revolutionising biomedical applications such as MRI, localised hyperthermia, and targeted drug delivery. Though evidence is increasing regarding the influence of n ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909360

16. Report on an Interlaboratory Study for the Measurement of BET-Specific Surface Area using an Industrially Relevant TiO2 Nanopowder
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 8/3/2011
Author: Vincent A Hackley
Abstract: This report summarizes the findings of an interlaboratory study (ILS) conducted in 2009-2010 under the auspices of the Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards (VAMAS) Technical Working Area (TWA) 34 (Nanoparticle Populations). The stat ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=908638

17. Clarification of the potential for aqueous fullerene nanoscale aggregates (nC60) to generate reactive oxygen species and cause toxicity in fish
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 6/28/2011
Authors: Theordore Henry, Elijah J Petersen, Robert Compton
Abstract: This review aims to clarify inconsistencies in previous reports regarding the potential for aqueous nanoscale aggregates of fullerenes (nC60) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cause toxicity in fish. Methods for evaluation of ROS product ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=907705

18. Highly selective GaN-nanowire/TiO2-nanocluster hybrid sensors for detection of benzene and related environment pollutants
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 6/15/2011
Author: Norman A Sanford
Abstract: Nanowire–nanocluster hybrid chemical sensors were realized by functionalizing gallium nitride (GaN) nanowires (NWs) with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoclusters for selectively sensing benzene and other related aromatic compounds. Hybrid sensor device ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=909995

19. NIST Gold Nanoparticle Reference Materials Do Not Induce Oxidative DNA Damage
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 5/23/2011
Authors: Bryant C Nelson, Donald H Atha, John T Elliott, Bryce J. Marquis, Elijah J Petersen, Danielle Cleveland, Stephanie S Watson, I-Hsiang Tseng, Andrew Dillon, Melissa Theodore, Joany Jackman
Abstract: Well-characterized, nanoparticle reference materials are urgently needed for nanomaterial toxicity studies. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed three gold nanoparticle (AuNP) reference materials (10 nm, 30 nm, 60 nm) to ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=906893

20. Persistence of Singly Dispersed Silver Nanoparticles in Natural Freshwaters, Synthetic Seawater, and Simulated Estuarine Waters
Topic: Nanotech/Environment, Health & Safety
Published: 4/28/2011
Authors: Stephanie L Chinnapongse, Robert I MacCuspie, Vincent A Hackley
Abstract: The use of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in consumer products has become increasingly widespread over the past decade. These products are being used and distributed world-wide, creating a risk of AgNPs flowing into rivers and oceans via wastewater. Th ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=906824