Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-110).

Introduction -- Objectives of the report -- Methods -- Classification and properties -- Classification of nanomaterials -- Properties of nanomaterials -- Characteristics of nanoparticulate materials -- Industrial applications and market potentials -- Nanoparticles -- Nanocomposites -- Production methods -- Top-down approaches -- Bottom-up approaches -- Stabilisation and functionalisation of nanoparticles -- Characterisation and detection techniques -- Atomic structure and chemical composition -- Determination of size, shape and surface area -- Determination of nanoparticles in aerosols -- Determination of nanoparticles in biological tissue -- Risk assessment -- Potential particle release -- Exposure assessment -- Toxicological assessment -- Toxicological testing -- Preliminary scheme for risk assessment -- Risk management -- Preventive measures at the work place -- Preventive measures for the environment -- Standardisation and regulation activities -- Conclusion and recommendations -- Key findings of the report -- Policy options -- References.