Nanoparticles in Environment and Health Effect
Résumé
Whatever their origin, natural or manufactured, the nanometer-sized particles are known to play a crucial role in natural media. An overview of the terminology, fate and main effects of nanoparticles is given. The main physicochemical characteristics are presented as well as the biophysicochemical processes that depend. The issue of analytical strategy is then discussed. The possible methods of sample preparation are presented. Additionally the main methods for the dimensional characterization and the determination of the composition and concentration of nanoparticles are reviewed. Coupling and multitechnique approach are also discussed. © 2016 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.