TY - BOOK AU - AU - Wells,Miles TI - Handbook of Particle and Fibre Toxicology SN - 9781639275595 U1 - 615.9 21 PY - 2021///] CY - United States PB - ‎American Medical Publishers KW - Fibers KW - Toxicology KW - Particles KW - Nanoparticles KW - Nanotubes N1 - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references N2 - Toxicology is the scientific discipline which involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the practice of treating exposure to toxins and toxicants. It overlaps with the disciplines of biology, chemistry, pharmacology and medicine. Particle and fibre toxicology is a multi-disciplinary field which focuses on understanding the physical properties and chemistry of particles and fibres. These are studied in relation to general exposure and workplace environments, and the resulting adverse effects on human health from these substances. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of particle and fibre toxicology. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field ER -