Setting the limits for engineered nanoparticles in European surface waters. Are current approaches appropriate?
Hansen, Steffen F. ; Baun, Anders ; Hartmann, Nanna B. ; Grieger, Khara D.
Journal of Environmental Monitoring
2009
11
10
1774-1781
environmental impact assessment ; EU Directive ; risk assessment ; water pollution ; nanomaterials
Environment
English
Bibliogr.
"This review is the first of its kind in the emerging field of environmental fate and effects of nanomaterials. While other reviews in this area have focused merely on reviewing the ecotoxicological literature and pointing out the lack of knowledge, this review makes a link between the documented state-of-knowledge on effects of nanomaterials, possible environmental monitoring options, and the most important piece of legislation of the aquatic environment in Europe - the Water Framework Directive. With this combination, the review improves the knowledge and leads to a better understanding of an emerging issue of high international interest, not only for environmental researchers but also for regulators, water authorities, and other stakeholders in water resource issues."
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