OECD Test Guideline Development for Nanomaterials: Transformation of Nanomaterials under Environmental Conditions

Apart from dissolution nanomaterials undergo chemical transformation and agglomeration in environmental aquatic media. These processes change exposure, their toxicological profile and transport behavior.

In this project we develop, validate and implement methodologies to determine the abiotic transformation of nanomaterials and the hetero-agglomeration with natural particulate matter. These developments will lead to OECD approved guidances and guidelines for the safety testing of nanomaterials.


This project is funded by the German Ministry for the Environment .

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