Environmental Health and Safety Aspects of Nanotechnology

by Terrazas, Phillip S.

• ISBN13: 9781606928080
• ISBN10: 1606928082
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-30
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Nanotechnology -- a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology -- is focused on understanding, controlling, and exploiting the unique properties of matter that can emerge at scales of one to 100 nanometers. A key issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protect human health, safety, and the environment as nanoscale materials and products are researched, developed, manufactured, used, and discarded. While the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnology is believed by many to offer significant economic and societal benefits, some research results have raised concerns about the potential adverse environmental, health, and safety (EHS) implications of nanoscale materials. Potential detrimental effects of nanoscale materials and devices -- both real and perceived -- must be addressed to protect and improve human health, safety, and the environment; enable accurate and efficient risk assessment, risk management, and cost-benefit trade-offs; foster innovation and public confidence; and ensure that society can enjoy the widespread economic and societal benefits that nanotechnology may offer. This book examines those issues.

Table of Contents

Preface

Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health & Safety Research

Environmental, Health & Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials

Prioritisation of Environmental, Health & Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials

Index

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