Size and shape of inhaled asbestos nanofibers may be exclusively responsible for pulmonary fibrosis - Phys.org
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The pathogenic potential of inhaling the inert fibrous nanomaterials used in thermal insulation (such as asbestos or fiberglass) is actually connected not to their chemical composition, but instead to their geometrical characteristics and size. The reason for…