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A complementary definition of nanomaterial.
Nano Today 5, 165-168 (2010)
In the wake of rapid developments in nanotechnologies and nanosciences, the need for an internationally agreed definition of a ‘nanomaterial’ has gained more urgency. A number of definitions are currently available. These are, however, mainly based on size parameter(s), and fall short in terms of applicability to particulate materials that only have a size fraction in the nano-scale, or that contain primary nanostructures in highly agglomerated or aggregated forms. To overcome these shortcomings, we are proposing a complementary definition based on volume specific surface area (VSSA) that can be used as a basis for classification and regulation purposes.
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Publication type
Article: Journal article
Document type
Scientific Article
Keywords
Nanomaterial; Definition; Volume specific surface area
ISSN (print) / ISBN
1748-0132
e-ISSN
1878-044X
Journal
Nano Today
Quellenangaben
Volume: 5,
Issue: 3,
Pages: 165-168
Publisher
Elsevier
Reviewing status
Peer reviewed
Institute(s)
Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI)