Nanomaterials and Nanotoxicity in the Present Scenario: A Short Review

Nanomaterials have begun to play an integral part of our daily life as they are being increasingly used in medicines, prosthetics, engineering materials, house hold articles, clothes, paints, etc,. At present there are few studies about the hazards of nanoparticles to human health. Ecotoxicological issues due to nanomaterials have received even less attention, which is alarming since production of nanomaterials is progressing at a brisk scale. This review addresses some of the health concerns pertaining to nanomaterials in the light of their tremendous potential for extensive use in various fields.