• ***Nouveau*** Protein adsorption of ultrafine metal oxide and its influence on cytotoxicity toward cultured cells. Horie, M., Nishio, K., Fujita, K., Endoh, S., Miyauchi, A., Saito, Y., Iwahashi, H., Yamamoto, K., Murayama, H., Nakano, H., Nanashima, N., Niki, E., Yoshida, Y. Chem. Res. Toxicol. 22: 543-553, 2009.
• ***Nouveau*** Chemical stability of metallic nanoparticles: A parameter controlling their potential cellular toxicity in vitro. Auffan, M., Rose, J., Wiesner, MR., Bottero, J-Y. Environ. Pollution 157: 1127-1133, 2009.
• ***Nouveau*** Assessing the airborne titanium dioxide nanoparticle-related exposure hazard at workplace. Liao, C-M., Chiang, Y-H., Chio, C-P. J. Hazardous Materials 162 : 57-65, 2009.
• Are nanomaterials a threat to the immune system ? Dwivedi, PD., Misra, A., Shanker, R., Das, M. Nanotoxicol. 3(1): 19-26, 2009.
• Impact of physicochemical properties of engineered fullerenes on key biological responses. Martin, R., Wang, H-L., Gao, J., Iyer, S., Montano, AG., Martinez, J., Shreve, PA., Bao, Y., Wang, C-C., Chang, Z., Gao, Y., Iyer, R. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 234: 58-67, 2009.
• ECG parameters and exposure to carbon ultrafine particles in young healthy subjects. Zareba, W., Couderc, JP., Oberdörster, G., Chalupa, D., Cox, C., Huang, L-S., Peters, A., Utell, MJ., Frampton, MW. Inhal. Toxicol. 21(3): 223-233, 2009.
• Comparative study of cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and genotoxicity induced by four typical nanomaterials: the role of particle size, shape and composition. H. Yang, C. Liu, D. Yang, H. Zhang, Z. Xi. J. Appl. Toxicol. 29(1): 69-78, 2009
• Analytical methods to assess nanoparticle toxicity. BJ. Marquis, SA. Love, KL. Braun, CL. Haynes. Analyst 134: 425-439, 2009.
• Exposure to nanoscale particles and fibers during machining of hybrid advanced composites containing carbon nanotubes. D. Bello, BL. Wardle, N. Yamamoto, R. Guzman deVilloria, EJ. Garcia, AJ. Hart, K. Ahn, MJ. Ellenbecker, M. Hallock. J. Nanopart. Res. 11: 231-249, 2009.
• Cross-talk between lung and systemic circulation during carbon nanotube respiratory exposure. Potential biomarkers. A. Erdely, T. Hulderman, R. Salmen, A. Liston, PC. Zeidler-Erdely, D. Schwegler-Berry, V. Castranova, S. Koyama, Y-A. Kim, M. Endo, PP. Simeonova. Nano Lett. 9(1): 36-43, 2009.
• Conceptual limitations and extensions of lung-deposited nanoparticle surface area monitor (NSAM). C. Asbach, H. Fissan, B. Stahlmecke, TAJ. Kuhlbusch, DYH. Pui. J. Nanopart. Res. 11: 101-109, 2009.
• Comparison of nanoparticle filtration performance of NIOSH-approved and CE-marked particulate filtering facepiece respirators. Rengasamy, S., Eimer, BC., Shaffer, RE. Ann. Occup. Hyg. 53(2): 117-128, 2009.
• Pathological features of different sizes of nickel oxide following intratracheal instillation in rats. A. Ogami, Y. Morimoto, T. Myojo, T. Oyabu, M. Murakami, M. Todoroki, K. Nishi, C. Kadoya, M. Yamamoto, I. Tanaka. Inhal. Toxicol. 2009, 1-7, iFirst.
• Aggregation and disaggregation of iron oxide nanoparticles: Influence of particle concentration, pH and natural organic matter. M. Baalousha. Sc. Total Environ. 407: 2093-2101, 2009.
• Airborne monitoring to distinguish engineered nanomaterials from incidental particles for environmental health and safety. TM. Peters, S. Elzey, R. Johnson, H. Park, VH. Grassian, T. Maher, P. O’Shaughnessy. J. Occup. Environ. Hyg. 6 : 73-81, 2009.
• Limitations and relative utility of screening assays to assess engineered nanoparticule toxicity in human cell line. NA. Monteiro-Riviere, AO. Inman, LW. Zhang. Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 234: 222-235, 2009.
• Airborne nanoparticle exposures associated with the manual handling of nanoalumina and nanosilver in fume hoods. S-J(C). Tsai, E. Ada, JA. Isaacs, MJ. Ellenbecker. J. Nanopart. Res. 11: 147-161, 2009.
• Issues in the development of epidemiologic studies of workers exposed to engineered nanoparticles. PA. Schulte, MK. Schubauer-Berigan, C. Mayweather, CL. Geraci, R. Zumwalde, JL. McKernan. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 51(3), 2009 (in line).
• The impact of toxicity testing costs on nanomaterials regulation. Choi, J-Y., Ramachandran, G., Kandilar, M. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2009 (in line).
• Potential risks of nanomaterials and how to safely handle materials of uncertain toxicity. MF. Hallock, P. Greenley, L. DiBerardinis, D. Kallin. J. Chem. Health & Safety, p.16-23, janvier/février 2009.
• Occupational medicine implications of engineered nanoscale particulate matter. RJ. Kelly. J. Chem. Health & Safety, p. 24-39, janvier/février 2009.
• Characterization of size, surface charge, and agglomeration state of nanoparticle dispersions for toxicological studies. J. Jiang, G. Oberdörster, P. Biswas. J. Nanopart. Res.11 : 77-89, 2009.
• Structural properties of silver nanoparticle agglomerates based on transmission electron microscopy : relationship to particle mobility analysis. WG. Shin, J. Wang, M. Mertler, B. Sachweh, H. Fissan, DYH. Pui. J. Nanopart. Res. 11: 163-173, 2009.
• A systematic nomenclature for codifying engineered nanostructures. DJ. Gentleman, WCW. Chan. Small, 2009 (in line).
• The nanotoxicology research program in NIOSH. V. Castranova. J. Nanopart. Res.11 : 5-13, 2009.
• Adverse effects of industrial multiwalled carbon nanotubes on human pulmonary cells. L. Tabet, C. Bussy, N. Amara, A. Setyan, A. Grodet, MJ. Rossi, J-C. Pairon, J. Boczkowski, S. Lanone. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health, Part A, 72: 60-73, 2009.
• Estimation of the upper limit of aerosol nanoparticles penetration through inhomogeneous fibrous filters. A. Podgorski. J. Nanopart. Res. 11: 197-207, 2009.
• Nanoparticulate-induced toxicity and related mechanism in vitro and in vivo. HW. Kim, E-K. Ahn, BK. Jee, H-K. Yoon, KH. Lee, Y. Lim. J. Nanopart. Res.11 : 55-65, 2009.
• Aerosol generation and measurement of multi-wall carbon nanotubes. T. Myojo, T. Oyabu, K. Nishi, C. Kadoya, I. Tanaka, M. Ono-Ogasawara, H. Sakae, T. Shirai. J. Nanopart. Res.11 : 91-99, 2009.
• Nanomaterials: A challenge for toxicologists. A. Dhawan, V. Sharma, D. Parmar. Nanotoxicol. 2009, 1-9, iFirst article.
• Human skin penetration of silver nanoparticles through intact and damaged skin. F. Filon Larese, F. D’Agostin, M. Crosera, G. Adami, N. Renzi, M. Bovenzi, G. Maina. Toxicol. 255: 33-37, 2009.
• Relationships among particle number, surface area, and respirable mass concentrations in automotive engine manufacturing. WA. Heitbrink, DE. Evans, BK. Ku, AD. Maynard, TJ. Slavin and TM. Peters. J. Occup. Environ. Hyg. 6 : 19-31, 2009.

• ***Nouveau*** Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology. Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials.
• ***Nouveau*** Expert forecast on emerging chemical risks related to occupational safety and health
• Nanotechnology and social inclusion report release. 26 février 2009.
• Mapping study on regulation and governance of nanotechnologies. Janvier 2009.
• Risk Assessment of Products of Nanotechnologies. Janvier 2009.
• NIOSH Offers Interim Guidance for Worker Medical Screening, Hazard Surveillance Pertaining to Engineered Nanoparticles. Février 2009.
• A study to identify physiochemical factors controlling the capacity of nanoparticles to penetrate the cells of the respiratory epithelium. Hankin SM, Tran CL, Ross B, Donaldson K, Stone V, Chaudhry Q (2008). Defra project CB0407.
• Best Practices Guide to Synthetic Nanoparticle Risk Management (Guide de bonnes pratiques favorisant la gestion des risques reliés aux nanoparticules de système), IRSST, 2009.
• An outline scoping study to determine whether high aspect ratio nanoparticles (HARN) should raise the same concerns as do asbestos fibres.
• PEN 16 - Nanotechnology: The Social and Ethical Issues. Ronald Sandler.
• CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS/ ACTIVITIES ON THE SAFETY OF MANUFACTURED NANOMATERIALS/ NANOTECHNOLOGIES. This document is a compilation of responses given during the Tour de Table by delegations that attended the 4th Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials held at OECD Headquarters in Paris, France on 11-13 June 2008.
• Nanotechnology oversight : an agenda for the new administration. JC. Clarence. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Project on emerging nanotechnologies. July 2008.
• The consumer product safety commission and nanotechnology. EM. Felcher, 14 august 2008.
• Atelier canadien sur la recherche multidisciplinaire en nanotechnologie : lacunes, possibilités et priorités. Edmonton, Alberta, janvier 2008.
• Les nanotechnologies : projet d'avis présenté au nom de la section des activités productives, de la recherche et de la technologie. Conseil économique et social (France); Obadia, A., Paris : Conseil économique social, 2008.
• Recommendations for a municipal health & safety policy for nanomaterials. A report to the Cambridge City Manager. Cambridge public health department. July 2008.
• Series on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials. No 6. List of manufactured nanomaterials and list of endpoints for phase one of the OCDE testing programme. OCDE. July 2008.
• Rapport du comité d’experts sur les nanotechnologies. Conseil des académies canadiennes, juillet 2008.
• Les effets à la santé reliés aux nanoparticules, 2 ième édition, Rapport IRSST, avril 2008.

Projets en cours

• ***Nouveau*** Développement d’une méthode de mesure de la pénétration des nanoparticules à travers les matériaux de gants dans des conditions simulant l’utilisation en milieu de travail. Vu-Khanh, T., Dolez, P., Truchon, G., Cloutier, Y., Lara, J., Wilkinson, K., Dion, C., L’Espérance, G., Koutrakis, P. Subvention NanoQuébec-IRSST

• ***Nouveau*** Procédure de mesure et de contrôle des nanoparticules manufacturées. Songmene, V., Masounave, J., Viens, M., Hallé, S., Morency, F., Cloutier, Y. Subvention NanoQuébec-IRSST.

• ***Nouveau*** Développement de procédure de mesure de l’efficacité des filtres à capturer les nano-particules. Haghighat, F., Bahloul, A., Lara, J., Rengasamy, S. Subvention NanoQuébec-IRSST.

• ***Nouveau*** Caractérisation et maîtrise de l’exposition professionnelle aux nanoparticules. Dufresne, A., Weichenthal, S., Tardif, R. Subvention NanoQuébec-IRSST.

• Démarrage d'un protocole de collaboration internationale liée aux nanoparticules. C. Emond, K. Maghni, S. Hallé, F. Schuster (France), C. Rolando (France), A. Meyer-Plath (Allemagne), O. Jolliet (États-Unis), S. Hirano (Japon). Subvention du Ministère du Développement Économique, Innovation et Exportation (MDEIE) et IRSC.
• Nanoparticules – Situation actuelle et pistes de recherche. G. Truchon, Y. Cloutier, S. Hallé, P. Dolez, D. Gautrin, J. Lara, R. Tardif, L. Dufresne et F. Morency. Avec la collaboration de : A. Noël, T. Laoué, N. Bodila, M. Elzein, C. Emond, K. Maghni, et A. Bahloul.  Subvention du RRSSTQ et de l’IRSST – rapport de recherche en évaluation.
• Toxicité pulmonaire des nanoparticules (NPs) de dioxyde de titane inhalées : Importance de l’état d’agglomération des NPs. K. Maghni, G. Truchon, S. Hallé, K. Wilkinson, R. Tardif, Y. Cloutier, C. Dion, S. Kaliaguine, D. Trong-On et A. Noël. Subvention du Centre asthme et travail – projet en cours.

Projets terminés

• Contribution de la nanoscopie à l’échantillonnage et caractérisation physico-chimique des nanoparticules. J. Zayed, G. L’Espérance et G. Truchon. Avec la collaboration de : Y. Cloutier et G. Kennedy. Subvention de l’AFSSET.

Publications

• Evaluation of diffusion models for airborne nanoparticles transport and dispersion. F. Morency, S. Hallé, L. Dufresne, and C. Emond. Advances in Fluid Mechanics VII, WIT Press, Ashurst, Angleterre, 2008, 10 pages

• La recherche en nanotoxicologie: Par où commencer ? G. Truchon, A. Noël, Y. Cloutier, K. Maghni, D. Gautrin, S. Hallé, L. Dufresne, P. Dolez et R. Tardif. Travail et santé: 24(2) : 32-35, 2008.

Communications

• Comportement aérodynamique et dispersion des nanoparticules. S. Hallé, F. Morency, L. Dufresne. Conférence scientifique en sécurité du travail et contrôle des risques industriels (RRSSTQ, UQ, ÉTS, ÉREST). École de technologie supérieure, Montréal, 13 novembre 2008.

• The creation of a research community on the occupational health and safety aspects of nanotechnology. G. Truchon et Y. Cloutier. Inno-08. A showcase of innovation, Montréal, 22 avril 2008.

• Nanotechnologie. Gouvernement du Canada.
• Industrie Canada  rend disponible une liste des industries canadiennes reliées aux nanotechnologies
• The International Team in Nanotoxicology (C. Emond et coll.)
• Nanotechnologie, où en sommes-nous? Gilles Lapointe, répertoire toxicologique CSST, septembre 2008.
• Page « nanoparticules » du site web du Service public fédéral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale, Belgique
• http://icon.rice.edu/virtualjournal.cfm
• http://www.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/ressources/bibliotheque/dictionnaires/terminologie_nanotechnologie/index_francais.html
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NIOHS/CDC)
• National Center for Toxicological Research of the Food and Drug Administration (NCTR/FDA)
• National Nanotechnology Initiative
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Center For Environmental Research: Nanotechnology Activities
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Nanotechnology Factsheet
• Rice University-Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN)
• International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON)
• European Union Nanotechnology Gateway
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
• Environmental Defense
• National Toxicology Program Nanotechnology Safety Initiative
• NanoQuébec
• Les nanotechnologies au Québec et dans le monde. Développement économique, Innovation et Exportation Québec.