How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech?

被引:40
作者
Barnard, Amanda S. [1 ]
机构
[1] CSIRO, Dept Mat Sci & Engn, Clayton, Vic 3169, Australia
关键词
CARBON NANOTUBES; NANOPARTICLES; TOXICITY; REACTIVITY; DEPENDENCE; PHASE; DFT;
D O I
10.1038/nnano.2009.126
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
Discussions of the potential risks and hazards associated with nanomaterials and nanoparticles tend to focus on the need for further experiments. However, theoretical and computational nanoscientists could also contribute by making their calculations more relevant to research into this area.
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