ABSTRACT
Nanoparticles have wide range of applications in various fields such as biomedical, environmental remediation, etc. High surface area and high reactivity properties of nanoparticles make it suitable for nanoremediation of environmental pollutants. Despite the magnificent properties of nanoparticles and their wide range of applications, the process of engineering and handling of nanoparticles pose considerable risk to health and environment safety. The toxicity of nanoparticles proves that some of these products become toxic at the cellular level in the tissues and organs after entering into human body. Inhalation of nanoparticles leads to various pulmonary illness in mammals including asthma. Nanoparticles introduced in water could pose high risk to living beings upon consumption. The highly potential field of nanotechnology can be exploited with safety by facilitating the development of high-performance filter media, respirators, dust-repellants, self-cleaning garments, and frequent work place risk assessment.
