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Elucidating the potential biological impact of cellulose nanocrystals

  • Camarero-Espinosa, Sandra Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland - Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), Brisbane, Australia
  • Endes, Carola Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland - Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), Brisbane, Australia
  • Mueller, Silvana Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Petri-Fink, Alke Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland - Department of Chemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Rothen-Rutishauser, Barbara Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Weder, Christoph Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Clift, Martin J. D. Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland - Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, Wales, UK
  • Foster, E. Johan Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland - Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology (VTSuN), Blacksburg, VA, USA
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    08.07.2016
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  • Fibers. - 2016, vol. 4, no. 3, p. 21
English Cellulose nanocrystals exhibit an interesting combination of mechanical properties and physical characteristics, which make them potentially useful for a wide range of consumer applications. However, as the usage of these bio-based nanofibers increases, a greater understanding of human exposure addressing their potential health issues should be gained. The aim of this perspective is to highlight how knowledge obtained from studying the biological impact of other nanomaterials can provide a basis for future research strategies to deduce the possible human health risks posed by cellulose nanocrystals. View Full-Text
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Faculté des sciences et de médecine
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Département de Chimie
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  • English
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Chemistry
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