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01-08-2012 | Review

Environmental applications and potential health implications of quantum dots

Authors: Farhan Ahmad, Alok K. Pandey, Amanda B. Herzog, Joan B. Rose, Charles P. Gerba, Syed A. Hashsham

Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

Quantum dots (QDs) are routinely employed for bioimaging applications and detection of pathogens and toxins. Their use as surrogates to study the fate and transport of non-fluorescent nanoparticles is limited due to high cost, detection of limit issues, and lack of sufficient data related to health effects. Systematic studies on the impact of QDs on environment and health may facilitate its safe use for environmental applications. This review summarizes the studies conducted with QDs with a focus on environmental applications and provides toxicity data important to human health.

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Title: Environmental applications and potential health implications of quantum dots
Authors: Farhan Ahmad
Alok K. Pandey
Amanda B. Herzog
Joan B. Rose
Charles P. Gerba
Syed A. Hashsham
Publication date: 01-08-2012
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 1388-0764
Electronic ISSN: 1572-896X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-012-1038-7

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