Dear List
Followers of this particular string may be interested to know that the '8th International Congress of Nanotoxicity' was held at Boston in June. http://www.nanotoxcongress.net/index.html
The conference findings provide details of numerous studies into the toxicity and eco-toxicity of nano-materials, including graphene.
One talk, 'Emerging Two-Dimensional Materials: Potential Health Risks and Benefits' Apparao M. Rao. Clemson University, USA - noted..."Despite such recent progress, many issues on physicochemical characterization of 2D materials continue to plague the interdisciplinary field of nanotoxicity. This talk will focus on critical characteristics of 2D materials that lead to an altered physiological response, warranting new theoretical and experimental studies to understand in detail their biological interactions at the molecular level". - In plain speak, we still have a lot to learn!
Best wishes, David
PS. 1 week later - and looking forward to the first new hospital!
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