QSAR-Based Studies of Nanomaterials in the Environment

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Author(s): Valeria V. Kleandrova (University of Porto, Portugal), Feng Luan (Yantai University, China & University of Porto, Portugal), Alejandro Speck-Planche (University of Porto, Portugal)and M. Natália D. S. Cordeiro (University of Porto, Portugal)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 29
Source title: Materials Science and Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1798-6.ch061

Keywords: Engineering Science Reference / Materials Science / Materials Science and Engineering / Science & Engineering

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Nanotechnology is a newly emerging field, posing substantial impacts on society, economy, and the environment. In recent years, the development of nanotechnology has led to the design and large-scale production of many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications. However, along with the benefits, the use of nanomaterials raises many questions and generates concerns due to the possible health-risks and environmental impacts. This chapter provides an overview of the Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) studies performed so far towards predicting nanoparticles' environmental toxicity. Recent progresses on the application of these modeling studies are additionally pointed out. Special emphasis is given to the setup of a QSAR perturbation-based model for the assessment of ecotoxic effects of nanoparticles in diverse conditions. Finally, ongoing challenges that may lead to new and exciting directions for QSAR modeling are discussed.

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