Nanoparticle emission assessment technique (NEAT) for the identification and measurement of potential inhalation exposure to engineered nanomaterials - Part B: Results from 12 field studies

Methner, M; Hodson, L; Dames, A; Geraci, C

HERO ID

596458

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Journal Article

Year

2010

Language

English

PMID

20063229

HERO ID 596458
In Press No
Year 2010
Title Nanoparticle emission assessment technique (NEAT) for the identification and measurement of potential inhalation exposure to engineered nanomaterials - Part B: Results from 12 field studies
Authors Methner, M; Hodson, L; Dames, A; Geraci, C
Journal Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Volume 7
Issue 3
Page Numbers 163-176
Abstract The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted field studies at 12 sites using the Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT) to characterize emissions during processes where engineered nanomaterials were produced or used. A description of the NEAT appears in Part A of this issue. Field studies were conducted in research and development laboratories, pilot plants, and manufacturing facilities handling carbon nanotubes (single-walled and multi-walled), carbon nanofibers, fullerenes, carbon nanopearls, metal oxides, electrospun nylon, and quantum dots. The results demonstrated that the NEAT was useful in evaluating emissions and that readily available engineering controls can be applied to minimize nanomaterial emissions.
Doi 10.1080/15459620903508066
Pmid 20063229
Wosid WOS:000273631900006
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Language Text English
Keyword emissions; exposure assessment; nanoparticle; nanotechnology; particle number concentration
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