Human health risk of ingested nanoparticles that are added as multifunctional agents to paints: an in vitro study.

Microorganisms growing on painted surfaces are not only an aesthetic problem, but also actively contribute to the weathering and deterioration of materials. A widely used strategy to combat microbial colonization is the addition of biocides to the paint. However, ecotoxic, non-degradable biocides wi...

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Main Authors: Jean-Pierre Kaiser, Matthias Roesslein, Liliane Diener, Peter Wick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3865187?pdf=render