How Carbon Nanotubes Can Affect Lining Of The Lungs
Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 17:21
in Biology & Nature
Carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause respiratory or other health problems. Now a new study shows that inhaling these nanotubes can affect the outer lining of the lung, though the effects of long-term exposure remain unclear.