Price tag in nanomaterials?

Gkika, Despina A.; Vordos, N.; Nolan, J. W.; Mitropoulos, A.Ch.; Vansant, Etienne F.; Cool, Pegie; Braet, Johan

doi:10.1007/s11051-017-3875-x

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“…Furthermore, nanoparticles (NPs) can have a low compatibility with some construction materials and are prone to aggregation phenomena, which hamper homogeneous dispersion [94][95][96][97]. Another relevant challenge is related to their potential toxicity and thus the risk to human health and the environment [98][99][100][101][102][103][104].…”

Section: Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The toxicity of NMs can also be related to their cost. In fact, Gkika et al [103] analyzed the impact of the materials' cost by considering their toxicity, concluding that NMs with a low cost and low toxicity (e.g., titanium carbonitride and aluminum, multi-walled carbon nanotubes) have significant applicability and thus diffusion on a wider scale. Conversely, the use of NMs with a high cost and toxicity (e.g., titanium oxide, copper oxide, or even single-walled carbon nanotubes) should be reconsidered [103].…”

Section: Impact On Human Health and On The Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nanomaterials Applied in the Construction Sector: Environmental, Human Health, and Economic Indicators

Ferreira,

Soldado,

Borsoi

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Over the past two decades, the application of nanostructured materials in construction, such as concrete, paint, coatings, glass, renders, plasters, thermal insulation, steel, and even sensors, has become increasingly prevalent. However, previous studies and reports have raised concerns about the ecotoxicity and long-term impact of nanomaterials on human health and the environment. National and international legislation and regulations are struggling to keep up with the rapid development of nanomaterials, taking into account their unique characteristics and essential requirements for application and commercialization. This paper, based on existing standards for conventional materials and bibliometric networks of papers focused on nanomaterials, conducts a critical review and proposes relevant indicators for the application of nanomaterials in the construction sector. These indicators should be mandatory and are divided into environmental, human health, and economic perspectives, providing a risk assessment framework for applying nanomaterial-based constructive solutions oriented to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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