A Human-Relevant 3D In Vitro Platform for an Effective and Rapid Simulation of Workplace Exposure to Nanoparticles: Silica Nanoparticles as Case Study

In this contribution, we show the suitability of a 3D airway model, when coupled with a nebulizer system, for simulating workplace exposure to nanoparticles. As a proof of concept, workplace exposure to silica nanoparticles was experimentally measured in an occupational facility where nanoparticles...

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Main Authors: Luisana Di Cristo, Fabio Boccuni, Sergio Iavicoli, Stefania Sabella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/9/1761