Life cycle of a nanosilver based water candle filter: examining issues of toxicity, risks, challenges and policy implications

Shilpanjali Despande Sarma

doi:10.1166/jbn.2011.1213

Life cycle of a nanosilver based water candle filter: examining issues of toxicity, risks, challenges and policy implications

J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2011 Feb;7(1):83-4. doi: 10.1166/jbn.2011.1213.

Author

Shilpanjali Despande Sarma¹

Affiliation

¹ Science and Technology Area, The Energy and Resources Institute, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India.

PMID: 21485815
DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2011.1213

Abstract

The present study examines the potential environment, health and safety (EHS) implications of a nanoscale silver based candle filter due to enter the Indian market, by utilizing the Life Cycle approach for analyzing key toxicity issues surrounding its manufacture, use and disposal.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Environmental Pollutants / toxicity*
Health Policy*
Humans
India
Metal Nanoparticles / toxicity*
Risk Assessment / methods*
Silver / toxicity*
Toxicity Tests / methods*

Substances

Environmental Pollutants
Silver