Asbestos: the size and shape of inhaled nanofibres could be exclusively responsible for the development of pulmonary fibrosisThe pathogenic potential of inhaling the inert fibrous nanomaterials used in thermal insulation (such as asbestos or fibreglass) is actually connected not to their chemical composition, but instead to their geometrical characteristics and size. This was revealed by a study, published on 3 January 2024 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology , conducted on glass nanofibers by a French-Chinese team including a CNRS chemist.
