Finding out more
But funding for more research is on its way and scientists are beginning to find out more. Initial research has shown that there could be dangers.
'My work has shown that one type of manufactured nanomaterial, the multi-walled carbon nanotube, was capable of entering and irritating human skin cells (keratinocytes).' explains Nancy Monteiro-Riviere, professor, North Carolina State University
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes have been shown to interact with human skin cells.
Image: Dr. Nancy Monteiro-Riviere |
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