Responsibility in Nanotechnology Development

ACS Symposium Series, 2016

Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology, 2021

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physica status solidi (a), 2008

This special issue of physica status solidi (a) presents representative contributions describing the main topics covered at the sixth "Trends in Nanotechnology" (TNT2005) International Conference, held in Oviedo (Spain), 29 August-2 September 2005. During the last years many international or national conferences have emerged in response to the growing awareness of the importance of nanotechnology as key issue for the future scientific and technological development. Among these, the conference series "Trends in Nanotechnology" has become one of the most important meeting points in the nanotechnology field: it provides fresh organisation ideas, brings together well known speakers, and promotes a suitable environment for discussions, exchanging ideas, enhancing scientific and personal relations among participants. TNT2005 was organised in a similar way to the five prior TNT conferences, with an impressive scientific programme including 40 Keynote lectures and two Nobel prizes, without parallel sessions, covering a wide spectrum of Nanotechnology research. In 2005, more than 360 scientists worldwide attended this event and contributed with more than 60 oral contributions and 250 posters, stimulating discussions about their most recent research. The aim of the conference was to focus on the applications of Nanotechnology and to bring together, in a scientific forum, various worldwide groups belonging to industry, universities and government institutions. TNT2005 was particularly effective at transmitting information and establishing contacts among workers in this field. Graduate students attending such conferences have understood the importance of interdisciplinary skills to afford their future research lines. 76 graduate students received a grant allowing them to present their work. 28 prizes to the best posters were awarded during this event. We would like to thank all the participants for their assistance, as well as the authors for their written contributions.

Nanotechnology, 2004

Springer eBooks, 2016

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Materials Today, 2004

This article summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the Royal Society/Royal Academy of Engineering Report on Nanotechnology 1 . The report is enthusiastic about the great potential benefits of nanotechnologies. Uncertainties associated with the health and environmental impacts of free, manufactured nanoparticles and nanotubes are discussed. It recommends research to understand better their toxicology and exposure pathways, and actions to restrict exposure of humans and the environment to free, manufactured nanoparticles and nanotubes until they are better understood. The need for public dialogue about the development of nanotechnologies is highlighted. Nanotechnologies are attracting increasing investment from governments and industry around the world. Total global spend is thought to be around $6.25 billion at present, but this is set to rise. The USA's 21 st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (2003) allocated almost $3.7 billion to fund nanotechnologies during 2005-2008. This compares with just $750 million spent in 2003. Between 2001 and 2003, the Japanese Government doubled its nanotechnology funding to $800 million. Within Europe, about $1.25 billion is currently spent on nanotechnology research and development per annum, and the UK Government has allocated about $81.9 million per year from 2003 to 2009.

Nanotechnology is one of the most promising technologies of the twenty-first century. Nanotechnology is described as the design, development, and implementation of materials and technologies on the nanoscale with the smallest functional components (1 to 100 nm). Nanotechnology covers a wide range of issues, from standard device physics and chemistry extensions to entirely new techniques based on molecular self-assembly, from developing new Nano size materials to investigating whether we can directly alter matter at the atomic scale level. Nanotechnology can be used in a variety of fields, including medical, agriculture, and environmental protection. Many diseases for which there are presently no treatments may be treated in the future as a result of nanotechnology. The use of nanotechnology in medical therapy needs a careful examination of its risks and potential side effects. Even scientists who oppose the use of nanotechnology agree that advancement in the field should continue since it offers enormous benefits, but more testing is needed to ensure its safety in people. Nano medicine may play a key role in the treatment of human and plant disorders, as well as the enhancement of normal human and plant physiology and systems, in the future. Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the study and application of extremely small objects, with applications in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering, among other fields. Nanotechnology is being used in a range of energyrelated applications, including increasing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels, producing new types of batteries, boosting fuel production efficiency through better catalysis, and building better lighting systems. Nano science and nanotechnology applications in engineering connect academic research in Nano science and nanotechnology to industry and everyday life. 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Veterinary Research Communications, 2007

Nanotechnologies are one of the two most prominent actors of the scientific revolution marking the beginning of the new Millennium. As for biotechnology, nanotechnologies are the outcome of an interdisciplinary, new approach to old technological issues ranging from device manufacturing to energy conversion, from sensing to signal amplification and transmission. The discovery of unexpected physical and chemical behavior of matter at the nanometer scale has paved the way to a number of exploitations (some current, most real but prospective). In this paper I will briefly review the nanotechnologies, showing most promise for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. In this specific area, I will discuss current techniques and soon-to-come applications in nano-pharmaceuticals (i.e. pharmaceuticals based on the specific chemistry of nanoparticles), in vivo targeted nanodispensers, and nanoactuators. Some closing remarks will be made on how this will affect animal health control and healing in the near future.

Engineering Science & Technology Journal

Nanotechnology, a multifaceted subject area of applicative devices that involves the Engineering of functional systems at the molecular level is considered the nerve centre of technological advancement of the 21st century and beyond. This field that focuses on controlling the configuration and exploiting the exclusive characteristics of Nano-materials having not less than one dimensional volume of material between 1nm to 100nm to produce nano-scale devices, components and systems is repeatedly seen as an emerging technology which could be employed to enhance current products and processes. This paper which is essentially a review discusses Nanotechnology, its development, impact, applications and advances. Keywords: Nanotechnology, Nano-scale, Composites, Nano-materials, Nano-devices.

Journal of ASTM International, 2005

This report constitutes an introductory report of interest to the standardization community on the advances made in the atomic and molecular nanotechnology regarding the ability to systematically organize and manipulate properties and behaviors of matter at the atomic and molecular levels. Basics of nanotechnology to create functional devices, materials, and systems on the 1–100 nanometer (one-billionth of a meter) length scales are presented. The reasons why nanoscale has become important are presented. We introduce the historical aspects of nanotechnology starting with the famous 1959 lecture by R.P. Feynman. We also suggest naming the nanometer scale the Feynman (φnman) scale due to Feynman's pioneering role (1 Feynman [φ] ≡10-9 meter =10-3 Micron [µ]=10 Angstroms [Å]). We also present some recent inventions and discoveries in atomic and molecular aspects of nanotechnology, as well as ongoing related research and development activities. It is anticipated that the breakthroughs and developments in nanotechnology will be quite frequent in the coming years. A list of the activities underway to standardize the techniques, procedures, and processes being developed in this fast growing field are presented.