Discussions of the potential risks and hazards associated with nanomaterials and nanoparticles tend to focus on the need for further experiments. However, theoretical and computational nanoscientists could also contribute by making their calculations more relevant to research into this area.
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Barnard, A. How can ab initio simulations address risks in nanotech?. Nature Nanotech 4, 332–335 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.126
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