Re: [Sci.nanotech] Quantum dot toxicity



"Dominique" <dominique.mcmahon@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
Do you think quantum dots are toxic? Do you think evidence supports
their use in humans for diagnostics in the near future? What do you
think the main risks are?

I'm always surprised at people who start discussions like this.

The question of whether a particular chemical substance is toxic or
not is not a subject for opinion. It is something that has an answer,
and that answer is most easily determined by objective scientific
study.

Incidently, there isn't just once arrangement of atoms called a
"quantum dot" so there will not be one answer for the entire class of
objects called "quantum dots".

If you want to know the answer to your question for a particular type
of quantum dot, then the thing to do, if there is nothing yet in the
literature, is acquire experimental animals and perform a controlled
study.

Furthermore, if you have information/opinions on environmental release
or occupational hazards, I'd love to hear about it.

Again, this isn't a proper subject for "opinion". Hazards, if any, can
be determined with objective research.

Perry

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