With the advent of nanotechnology and its applications in various fields as nano materials and nano systems, there is an increased concern about the safety and compatibility of these systems with bio systems. The main routes of nano materials contact are inhalation, dermal absorption, and ingestion. This book addresses the issues related to nano toxicity and nano safety of nano materials and nano systems. It covers the interactions in biological systems and presents various tools and methods used to evaluate the nano toxicity and nano safety issues.

Introduction: Biointeractions of Nanomaterials: Challenges and Solutions. Nanoparticles Exposure in Occupational Environment. Physicochemical Characterization Dependent Toxicity of Nanoparticles. Cytotoxicity of Stimuli-responsive Nanomaterials: Predicting Clinical Viability through Robust Biocompatibility Profiles. Biosensing Devices for Toxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials. Carbon Nanotubes and Pulmonary Toxicity. Nanotoxicity of Polymeric and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Analytical Characterization of Nanomaterials in Biological Matrices for Hazard Assessment. Nanoparticles and Human Health: A Review of Epidemiological Studies. Toxicogenomic Approach to Understand Toxicity of Nanoparticles. Nanomaterial Based Gene and Drug Delivery: Pulmonary Toxicity Considerations. Cardiovascular Toxicity of Nanomaterials. Toxicity of Nanomaterials on Gastrointestinal Tract. Toxicity of Nanomaterials on Liver, Kidney and Spleen. The Regulatory Implications of Nanotechnology. Ocular Toxicity of Nanoparticles. Genotoxicity of Nanoparticles. Interactions of Polysaccharide-Coated Nanoparticles with Proteins. Models for Risk Assessments of Nanoparticles. Immuno-Toxicity of Carbon Nanoparticles. Index.