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A Transformative Perspective on Aggregation-Induced Emission Bioimaging: Illuminating the Complex Pathways of Metal Nanomaterial Toxicology
Summary
This review is not primarily about microplastics; it examines how aggregation-induced emission (AIE) bioimaging techniques can be used to track the toxicology of engineered metal nanomaterials in biological systems, with no direct focus on plastic pollution.
The ever-expanding universe of engineered metal nanomaterials (MNMs)—spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, energy, and consumer products—presents a dual imperative: to harness their transformative potential while rigorously ensuring their biological and environmental safety....
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