Naturally occurring nanoparticles from English ivy: an alternative to metal-based nanoparticles for UV protection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Over the last decade safety concerns have arisen about the use of metal-based nanoparticles in the cosmetics field. Metal-based nanoparticles have been linked to both environmental and animal toxicity in a variety of studies. Perhaps...

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Main Authors: Zhang Zhili, Zhang Mingjun, Lenaghan Scott C, Xia Lijin, Li Quanshui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/8/1/12