Preliminary results on the pathogenic effects of intratracheal exposure to one-dimensional nanocarbons Original Research Article

Because of the unique structural, mechanical, and electrical properties, 1-D (one-dimensional) carbon nanotubes and nanofibers have been studied for possible use in many fields from molecular electronics to biomedical applications for several years. The 1-D carbon nanomaterials are produced presently on large scale. The inhalation of ultrafine nanocarbons can cause inflammatory lung response. The pathogenicity of 1-D carbon nanostructure remains, however, unclear.