Study shows quantum dots can penetrate skin through minor abrasions
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 17:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate the skin if there is an abrasion, providing insight into potential workplace concerns for healthcare workers or individuals involved in the manufacturing of quantum dots or doing research on potential biomedical applications of the tiny nanoparticles.