Nano-safety science for sustainable nanotechnology

Abstract

Recently, it is concerned that nanomaterials induce undesirable biological responses (NanoTox) which is diŠerent from conventional materials attributed to their unique physicochemical properties in the world. However, for our enjoying the benefits of nanomateirals, it is most important not to regulate nanomaterials in the blind way but to assure the security of nanomaterials and support the development of nanomaterial industries. These are duty of our country to be advanced country, technology-oriented nation and intellectual property nation. From these viewpoints, we are engaged on not NanoTox study but Nano-safety science study. In this review, we will introduce our Nano-safety science study using mainly silica nanoparticle. © 2014 The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan.