The problem, according to a team of 12 experts from five countries, stems from a «mismatch» between the structural complexity that nature selected over billions of years of evolution and the minimalist designs of
synthetic nanomaterials, optimized for lab conditions.
The authors emphasize that introducing
synthetic nanomaterials into biological environments can trigger unexpected interactions and unpredictable behaviors, hallmarks of soft - matter systems.
«Course set to overcome mismatch between lab - designed nanomaterials and nature's complexity: A team of experts stakes out major research challenges for
synthetic nanomaterials to achieve desired biological functions..»
It is still unclear what the impact is on humans, animals and plants of
synthetic nanomaterials released into the environment or used in products.
They explore the barriers
a synthetic nanomaterial must breach to enter a cell and achieve its intended purpose.
Not exact matches
Read the news section of journals and keep a close eye on controversial topics:
synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, the use of
nanomaterials in medicine.
The team states, «This strategy may open up an effective way to make other metallic / semiconducting
nanomaterials via one - step
synthetic reactions through an environmentally benign and cost - effective approach.»