Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I: Nano-particle Classification and Sources in Human Society; Chapter 1: Nanoparticles: Definition, Classification and General Physical Properties; 1.1 General Overview; References; Chapter 2: Natural Sources of Nanoparticles; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Volcanic Eruptions; 2.3 Desert Surfaces of the Planet; 2.4 Cosmic Dust; References; Chapter 3: Anthropogenic Sources of Nanoparticles; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Primary Nanoparticle Sources; 3.2.1 Fossil Fuel Exploitation; 3.2.2 Ferrous and Non-ferrous Ore Extraction

3.2.3 Exploitation of Natural Construction Materials3.3 Secondary Sources of Nanoparticles; 3.3.1 Stationary Sources of Nanoparticles; 3.3.1.1 Thermal Energy and Power Generation Systems; 3.3.1.2 Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metallurgy; 3.3.1.3 Chemical Industry; 3.3.1.4 Cement Industry; 3.3.1.5 Waste Incineration; Municipal Waste Incineration; Hazardous Waste Incineration; 3.3.1.6 Residential Heating; 3.3.2 Mobile Sources of Nanoparticles; 3.3.2.1 External Combustion Engines (Jet and Rocket Engines); 3.3.2.2 Internal Combustion Engines; References

Chapter 4: Mechanisms of Nanoparticle Formation and Reformation in the Atmosphere4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Inorganic Acids and Bases; 4.3 Oxides and Salts; 4.4 Organic Oxidation Intermediates; 4.4.1 Intermediate Oxidation Phases in Methane Combustion (Zero Carbon); 4.4.2 Intermediate Oxidation Phases in the Combustion of Primary Carbon Compounds; 4.4.3 Intermediate Oxidation Phases in the Combustion of Secondary Carbon Compounds; 4.4.4 Intermediate Oxidation Phases in the Combustion of Tertiary Carbon Compounds; 4.4.5 Intermediate Oxidation Phases in the Combustion of Quaternary Carbon Compounds

4.5 Dioxins and FuransReferences; Part II: Effects of Nanoparticles on Human Health; Chapter 5: Nanopathology: The Nano-bio-interaction of Nanoparticles Inside the Human Body; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Nano-bio-interactions; Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Nanotoxicity: Must Consider Aspect of Nanoparticle Development; 6.1 Introduction; 6.1.1 Background on Nanotoxicity; 6.1.2 Currently Used Nano-based Drug Delivery Systems and the Stress They Generate In Vivo; 6.2 Attention to Nanotoxicity Is Required: Why? What Are the Challenges?; 6.3 Aspects of Nanotoxicity to Be Understood

6.3.1 Parameters Related to Nanoparticles6.3.2 Assays Selection; 6.3.3 Excipient Selection; 6.3.4 Selection of Cell Lines; 6.3.5 Selection of Animal Model; 6.4 Analytical Techniques Used In Vitro and In Vivo Studies; 6.5 Industry and Regulatory Approach and Patent on Toxicity Determination; Conclusion and Perspective; References; Chapter 7: Pros and Cons on Magnetic Nanoparticles Use in Biomedicine and Biotechnologies Applications; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Theoretical Study; 7.2.1 Magnetic Nanoparticles. General Considerations; 7.2.2 Methods for Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles