SAFENANO's Top Exposure Papers
The following reading list details what we consider to be some of the most informative papers available relating to exposure assessment & control of nanomaterials.
Our selections have been categorised to allow you access to those papers of most interest to your area. These will be updated regularly to ensure that we make the most up to date information available to our readers.
Further reports of relevance to this area in combination with other topics may be included in the Cross-cutting Reports list.
Asbach, C., Fissan, H., Stahlmecke, B., Kulbusch, T.A.J., Pui, D.Y.H. 2009, "Conceptual limitations and extensions of lung- deposited nanoparticle surface area monitor (NSAM)," J Nanopart Res, vol. 11, pp.101–109.
Bello, D., Wardle, B., Yamamoto, N., Guzman deVilloria, R., Garcia, E., Hart, A., Ahn, K., Ellenbecker, M. and Hallock, M. 2009, "Exposure to nanoscale particles and fibers during machining of hybrid advanced composites containing carbon nanotubes", Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 231-249.
Brouwer, D. 2010. "Exposure to manufactured nanoparticles in different workplaces," Toxicology, vol. 269, pp. 120-127.
Brouwer, D., van Duuren-Stuurman, B., Berges, M., Jankowska, E., Bard, D., Dave, M. 2009, "From workplace air measurement results toward estimates of exposure? Development of a strategy to assess exposure to manufactured nano-objects", Journal of nanoparticle research, vol. 11, no. 8, pp. 1867-1881.
Brouwer, D.H., Gijsbers, J.H. and Lurvink, M.W. 2004, "Personal exposure to ultrafine particles in the workplace: exploring sampling techniques and strategies", The Annals of Occupational Hygiene, vol. 48, no. 5, pp. 439-453.
Darlington, T.K., Neigh, A.M., Spencer, M.T., Nguyen, O.T. and Oldenburg, S.J. 2009, "Nanoparticle characteristics affecting environmental fate and transport through soil," Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 1191–1199.
Demou, E., Stark, W.J. & Hellweg, S. 2009, "Particle Emission and Exposure during Nanoparticle Synthesis in Research Laboratories", Annals of Occupational Hygiene, vol. 53, no. 8, pp. 829-838.
Domingos, R.F., Baalousha, M.A., Ju-Nam, Y., Reid, M.M., Tufenkji, N., Lead, J.R., Leppard, G.G. & Wilkinson, K.J. 2009, "Characterizing Manufactured Nanoparticles in the Environment: Multimethod Determination of Particle Sizes", Environmental science & technology, vol. 43, no. 19, pp. 7277-7284.
Fierz, M., Alejandro, K., and Heinz, B. 2009. "Charge-based personal aerosol samplers." Inhalation Toxicology, vol. 21, pp.30-34.
Fujitani, Y., Kobayashi, T., Arashidani, K., Kunugita, N. and Suemura, K. 2008, "Measurement of the physical properties of aerosols in a fullerene factory for inhalation exposure assessment", Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene, vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 380-389.
Geranio, L., Heuberger, M., Nowack, B. 2009, "The Behaviour of Silver Nanotextiles during Washing," Environmental science and Technology, vol. 43, no. 21, pp. 8113-8118.
Göhler, D., Stintz, M., Hillemann, L. & Vorbau, M.. 2010, "Characterization of nanoparticle release from surface coatings by the simulation of a sanding process," The Annals of occupational hygiene, vol. 54, pp. 615-24.
Han, J.H., Lee, E.J., Lee, J.H., So, K.P., Lee, Y.H., Bae, G.N., Lee, S.B., Ji, J.H., Cho, M.H. and Yu, I.J. 2008, "Monitoring multiwalled carbon nanotube exposure in carbon nanotube research facility", Inhalation toxicology, vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 741-749.
Hansen, S.F., Baun, A., Michelson, E.S., Kamper, A., Borling, P. & Stuer-Lauridsen, F. 2009, "Nanomaterials in Consumer Products Categorization and Exposure Assessment", Nanomaterials: Risks and Benefits, pp. 359-367.
Hassellov, M., Readman, J.W., Ranville, J.F. and Tiede K. 2008, "Nanoparticle Analysis and Characterization Methodologies in Environmental Risk Assessment of Engineered Nanoparticles", Ecotoxicology, vol. 17, pp. 344-361.
Hsu, L.Y. and Chein, H.M. 2007, "Evaluation of nanoparticle emission for TiO2 nanopowder coating materials", Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 157-163.
Jensen, K.A., Koponen, I.K., Clausen, P.A. & Schneider, T. 2009, "Dustiness behaviour of loose and compacted Bentonite and organoclay powders: what is the difference in exposure risk?", J. Nanopart. Res., vol. 11, no.1, pp. 133-146.
Johnson, D.R., Methner, M.M., Kennedy, A.J. & Steevens, J.A. 2010, "Potential for Occupational Exposure to Engineered Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Environmental Laboratory Studies", Environmental health perspectives, vol. 118, no. 1, pp. 49-54.
Kaegi, R., Sinnet, B., Zuleeg, S., Hagendorfer, H., Mueller, E., Vonbank, R., Boller, M. & Burkhardt, M. 2010, "Release of silver nanoparticles from outdoor facades", Environmental Pollution, vol. 158, no. 9, pp. 2900-2905.
Kuhlbusch, T.A. and Fissan, H. 2006, "Particle characteristics in the reactor and pelletizing areas of carbon black production," Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 3, pp. 558-567.
Marra, J., Voetz, M. & Kiesling, H.J. 2010, "Monitor for detecting and assessing exposure to airborne nanoparticles," J. Nanopart. Res, vol. 12, pp. 21-37.
Maynard, A.D. and Aitken, R.J. 2007, "Assessing exposure to airborne nanomaterials: Current abilities and future requirements," Nanotoxicology, vol. 1, pp. 26-41.
Maynard, A.D., Baron, P.A., Foley, M. et al. 2004, "Exposure to carbon nanotube material: aerosol release during the handling of unrefined single-walled carbon nanotube materia", J Toxicol Environ Health A, vol. 67, pp. 87–107.
Methner, M., Hodson, L. & Geraci, C. 2010, "Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT) for the Identification and Measurement of Potential Inhalation Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials - Part A", Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 127-132.
Methner, M., Hodson, L., Dames, A. & Geraci, C. 2010, "Nanoparticle Emission Assessment Technique (NEAT) for the Identification and Measurement of Potential Inhalation Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials-Part B: Results from 12 Field Studies", Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 163-176.
Methner, M.M., Birch, M.E., Evans, D.E., Ku, B.K., Crouch, K. and Hoover, M.D. 2007, "Identification and characterization of potential sources of worker exposure to carbon nanofibers during polymer composite laboratory operations", Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, vol. 4, no. 12, pp. D125-30.
Mueller, N. and Nowack, B. 2008, "Exposure modelling of engineered nanoparticles in the environment", Environmental Science and Technology, vol. 42, pp. 4447-53.
Nowak, B. and Bucheli, T.D. 2007, "Occurrence, behaviour and effects of nanoparticles in the environment", Environmental Pollution, vol. 150, pp. 5-22.
Osmond, M.J., McCall, M.,J. 2010, "Zinc oxide nanoparticles in modern sunscreens: An analysis of potential exposure and hazard," Nanotoxicology, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 15-41.
Park, J., Kwak, B.K., Lee, J., Kim, Y., Choi, K., Yi., J. 2009. "Characterization of exposure to silver nanoparticles in a manufacturing facility," Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 11, pp. 1705-1712.
Plitzko, S. 2009. "Workplace exposure to engineered nanoparticles," Inhalation Toxicology, vol. 21, pp. 25-29.
Seipenbusch, M., Binder, A. and Kasper, G. 2008. "Temporal evolution of nanoparticle aerosols in workplace exposure," Annals of occupational hygiene, vol. 52, pp. 707-716.
Tiede, K., Hassellöv, M., Breitbarth, E., Chaudhry, Q. & Boxall, A.B.A. 2009, "Considerations for environmental fate and ecotoxicity testing to support environmental risk assessments for engineered nanoparticles", Journal of Chromatography A, vol. 1216, no. 3, pp. 503-509.
Tsai, C-J., Wu, C-H., Leu, M-L. et al. 2008, "Dustiness test of nanopowders using a standard rotating drum with a modified sampling train," J Nanopart Res, vol. 11, pp. 121–131.
Tsai, S., Ada, E., Isaacs, J.A., Ellenbecker, M.J. 2008, "Airborne nanoparticle exposures associated with the manual handling of nanoalumina and nanosilver in fume hoods," Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 11, pp. 147-161.
Tsai, S.J., Hofmann, M., Hallock, M., Ada, E., Kong, J. & Ellenbecker, M. 2009, "Characterization and evaluation of nanoparticle release during the synthesis of single-walled and multiwalled carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition", Environmental Science & Technology, vol. 43, no. 15, pp. 6017-6023.
Yeganeh, B., Kull, C.M., Hull, M.S. and Marr, L.C. 2008, "Characterization of airborne particles during production of carbonaceous nanomaterials", Environmental science and technology, vol. 42, no. 12, pp. 4600-4606.
Exposure control
Balazy, A., Toivola, M., Reponen, T., Podgorski, A. et al. 2006, "Based performance evaluation of N95 filtering-facepiece respirators challenged with nanoparticles," Ann. Occup. Hyg. vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 259-269.
Ferge, T., Maguhn, J., Felber, H. & Zimmermann, R. 2004, "Particle collection efficiency and particle re-entrainment of an electrostatic precipitator in a sewage sludge incineration plant", Environmental science & technology, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 1545-1553.
Heim, M., Mullins, B.J., Wild, M., Meyer, J. & Kasper, G. 2005, "Filtration Efficiency of Aerosol Particles Below 20 Nanometers," Aerosol Science and Technology, vol. 39, pp. 782-789.
Kim, S.C., Harrington, M.S., Matthew, S. and Pui, D.Y.H. 2007, "Experimental study of nanoparticles penetration through commercial filter media," Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 117-125.
Lu, B.-H., Huang, S.-H., Chen, C.-W. & Chang, C.-P. 2007, "Capture Efficiency Of Local Exhaust Hoods for Nanoparticles," 3rd International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health, Taipei, Taiwan (Aug. 29 - Sep. 1, 2007), pp. 292-293.
Methner, M.M,. 2008, "Engineering case reports. Effectiveness of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in controlling engineered nanomaterial emissions during reactor cleanout operations", Journal of occupational environmental hygiene, vol. 5, no. 66, pp. 63-69.
Mohlmann, C., Pelzer, J. & Berges, M. 2007, "Efficiency of Respiratory Filters Against Ultrafine Particles," 3rd International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health, Taipei, Taiwan, (Aug. 29 - Sep. 1, 2007), pp. 210-211.
Paik, S.Y., Zalk, D.M., Swuste, P. 2008, "Application of a pilot control banding tool for risk level assessment and control of nanoparticle exposure," Ann. Occ. Hyg., vol. 52, no. 6, pp. 419-428.
Rengasamy, S., King, W.P., Eimer, B.C. & Shaffer, R.E. 2008, "Filtration performance of NIOSH-approved N95 and P100 filtering facepiece respirators against 4 to 30 nanometer-size nanoparticles", Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene, vol. 5, no. 9, pp. 556-564.
Rengasamy, S., Verbofsky, R., King, W.P. & Shaffer, R.E. 2007, "Nanoparticle penetration through NIOSH-approved N95 filtering-facepiece respirators", J. Int. Soc. Res. Prot., vol. 24, pp. 49-59.
Tsai, S.J., Ashter, A., Ada, E., Mead, J.L., Barry, C.F. & Ellenbecker, M.J. 2008, "Control of Airborne Nanoparticles Release during Compounding of Polymer Nanocomposites", Nano, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 301-309.
Tsai, S.J., Huang, R.F. & Ellenbecker, M.J. 2010, "Airborne Nanoparticle Exposures while Using Constant-Flow, Constant-Velocity, and Air-Curtain-Isolated Fume Hoods", Annals of Occupational Hygiene, vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 78-87.
Wang, H.C. & Kasper, G. 1991, "Filtration Efficiency of Nanometer-Size Aerosol Particles," J. Aerosol Sci., vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 31-41.
Zalk, D.M., Paik, S.Y. & Swuste, P. 2009, "Evaluating the Control Banding Nanotool: a qualitative risk assessment method for controlling nanoparticle exposures", Journal of Nanoparticle Research, vol. 11, no. 7, pp. 1685-1704.