The toxicological impact of nanoparticles

Nanotechnology is a relatively new and vast field. The increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, dental fillings, photovoltaic cells, and water filtration and catalytic systems has resulted in a growing public debate on the toxicological and environmental effects of direct and indirect exposure to these materials. At present, these effects are not completely elucidated.