Preparation of Nanoscale TiO2 Dispersions in an Environmental Matrix for Eco-Toxicological Assessment

Published

June 3, 2013

Author(s)

Julian S. Taurozzi, Vincent A. Hackley, Mark R. Wiesner

Abstract

Toxicity and fate assessment are key elements in the evaluation of the environmental, health and safety risks of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). While significant effort and resources have been devoted to the toxicological evaluation of many ENMs, including nanoscale TiO2, obtaining conclusive and reproducible results continues to be a challenge. This can be traced in part to the lack of standardized dispersion protocols and the inconsistent application of dispersion procedures in relevant biological and environmental matrices. In order to address these issues, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) jointly with the Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology (CEINT) have developed a series of standardized and validated protocols for the dispersion of ENMs from a powdered material source for both human health and environmental testing applications. This protocol has been developed and validated using NIST Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1898. SRM 1898 consists of a widely studied and industrially relevant TiO2 nanomaterial with broad commercial penetration and a production history dating back several decades.

Citation

Special Publication (NIST SP) - 1200-5r1

Report Number

1200-5r1

NIST Pub Series

Special Publication (NIST SP)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.1200-5r1

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Keywords

nanomaterial, titanium dioxide, dispersion, toxicity, protocol, sample preparation, hard water

Citation

Taurozzi, J. , Hackley, V. and Wiesner, M. (2013), Preparation of Nanoscale TiO2 Dispersions in an Environmental Matrix for Eco-Toxicological Assessment, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.1200-5r1, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=913712 (Accessed April 18, 2024)