Nanotechnology

Ramsden, Jeremy: Applied Nanotechnology (Micro & Nano Technologies); The Conversion of Research Results to Products . Micro and Nano Technologies 2009 . 163 pp. 9.25 in. . ; William Andrew, 2009. ISBN: 9780815520238
new item; well packed; worldwide shipping; Neuware; Bestellungen bis 15 Uhr werden am gleichen Werktag verschickt. ; Offers an overview of nanotechnology that encompasses scientific, technological, economic and social issues. This book covers topics like: relationship between nanotechnology and innovation; the changing economics and business models required to commercialize innovations in nanotechnology; and, product design challenges. ISBN 9780815520238, ISBN: 0815520239

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[SW: Technology & Engineering, Nanotechnology & MEMS, Technology & Industrial Arts, Science/Mathematics, Maschinenbau / Fertigungstechnik, Nanotechnology, Technology & Engineering / Nanotechnology & MEMS, Nanotechnologie, Technology: General & Reference]

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Michael,Steinfeldt;Arnim von,Gleich;Ulrich,Petschow;Rüdiger,Haum: Nanotechnologies, Hazards and Resource Efficiency A three-tiered approach to assessing the implications of nanotechnology and influencing its development, Springer-Verlag GmbH, Juli 2007 ISBN: 3540738827
This book demonstrates that the application of nanotechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It also shows what needs to be done from the side of scientists, engineers and science policy makers to guide future development in nanotechnology towards sustainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of prospective technology assessment.The positive effects of nanotechnology are illustrated with four case studies. One additional case study deals with possible risks and negative effects of nanotechnology. In the last section, the role of guiding principles in future nanotechnology research and development is discussed. TOC:1 Summary.- 2 Methodological approaches to the prospective assessment.- 3 Technology-specific impacts of nanotechnology.- 4 Assessment of sustainability effects in the context of specific applications.- 5 Formative approaches to a sustainable nanotechnology.- 6 Conclusions, the outlook, and need for action.- Appendix.- References.- Index.<

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Governing Future Technologies Nanotechnology and the Rise of an Assessment Regime, Springer-Verlag GmbH, November 2009 ISBN: 9048128331
Nanotechnology has been the subject of extensive 'assessment hype,' unlike any previous field of research and development. A multiplicity of stakeholders have started to analyze the implications of nanotechnology: Technology assessment institutions around the world, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, re-insurance companies, and academics from science and technology studies and applied ethics have turned their attention to this growing field's implications. In the course of these assessment efforts, a social phenomenon has emerged - a phenomenon the editors define as assessment regime.Despite the variety of organizations, methods, and actors involved in the evaluation and regulation of emerging nanotechnologies, the assessment activities comply with an overarching scientific and political imperative: Innovations are only welcome if they are assessed against the criteria of safety, sustainability, desirability, and acceptability. So far, such deliberations and reflections have played only a subordinate role. This book argues that with the rise of the nanotechnology assessment regime, however, things have changed dramatically: Situated at the crossroads of democratizing science and technology, good governance, and the quest for sustainable innovations, the assessment regime has become constitutive for technological development.The contributions in this book explore and critically analyse nanotechnology's assessment regime: To what extent is it constitutive for technology in general, for nanotechnology in particular What social conditions render the regime a phenomenon sui generis And what are its implications for science and society TOC:From the contentsPart I: Going 'Nano': Opportunities and Risks.- Part II: Making Sense: Visions, Images, and Video Games.- Part III: Assessing 'Nano': Repercussions on Research.- Part IV: Assessing Dialogue: Governing 'Nano' by ELSI.- Part V: Deconstructing the Assessment Regime.<

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Linkov, Igor;Steevens, Jeffery: Nanomaterials Risks and Benefits, Springer-Verlag GmbH, Dezember 2008 ISBN: 1402094906
There are many potential questions regarding the risks associated with the development and use of wide-ranging technologies enabled through engineered nanomaterials. For example, with over 600 consumer products available globally, what information exists that describes their risk to human health and the environment What engineering or use controls can be deployed to minimize the potential environmental health and safety impacts of nanomaterials throughout the manufacturing and product lifecycles How can the potential environmental and health benefits of nanotechnology be realized and maximized The book chapters clearly illustrate that while existing chemical risk assessment and risk management frameworks may provide a starting point, the unique properties of nanomaterials adds a significant level of complexity to this process. The focus of many chapters is on identification of strategies and tools that could currently be implemented to reduce technical uncertainty and prioritize research to address the immediate needs of the regulatory and risk assessment communities. Papers in the book illustrate application of advanced risk assessment, comprehensive environmental assessment, risk characterization methods, decision analysis techniques, and other approaches to help focus research and inform policymakers benefiting the world at large. TOC:Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Part 1. Human Health Risks.- Human Health Risks of Engineered Nanomaterials: Critical Knowledge Gaps in Nanomaterials Risk Assessment.- Disposition of Nanoparticles as a Function of their Interactions with Biomolecules.- Assessment of Quantum Dot Penetration into Skin in Different Species under Different Mechanical Actions.- Nanotechnology - the Occupational Health and Safety Concerns.- Biomarkers of Nanoparticles Impact on Biological Systems.- Nanocontamination of the Soldiers in a Battle Space.- Part 2. Environmental Risk.- SMARTEN: Strategic Management and Assessment of Risks and Toxicity of Engineered Nanomaterials.- Solid-Phase Characteristics of Engineered Nanoparticles: A Multi-Dimensional Approach.- Nanomaterial Transport, Transformation, and Fate in the Environment: A Risk-based Perspective on Research Needs.- Visualization and Transport of Quantum Dot Nanomaterials in Porous Media.- Developing an Ecological Risk Framework to Assess Environmental Safety of Nanoscale Products: Ecological Risk Framework.- Development of a Three-Level Risk Assessment Strategy for Nanomaterials.- Classifying Nanomaterial Risks Using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis.- Part 3. Technology and Benefits.- Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology: Applications, Consumer Products, and Benefits.- Risk Reduction via Greener Synthesis of Noble Metal Nanostructures and Nanocomposites.- Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater Using Nano-Carbon Colloids.- A Novel Size-Selective Airborne Particle Sampling Instrument (WRAS) for Health Risk Evaluation.- Nanotechnologies and Environmental Risks: Measurement Technologies and Strategies.- Part 4. International Perspectives.- Processing of Polymer Nanofibers through Electrospinning as Drug Delivery Systems.- Air Pollution Monitoring and Use of Nanotechnology Based Solid State Gas Sensors in Greater Cairo Area, Egypt.- Advanced Material Nanotechnology in Israel.- Silver Nanoparticles: Environmental and Human Health Impacts.- Developing Strategies in Brazil to Manage the Emerging Nanotechnology and its Associated Risks.- The Current State-of-the-Art in the Area of Nanotechnology Risk Assessment in Russia; M. Melkonyan.- Environmental Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials.- Part 5. Policy and Regulatory Aspects.- Considerations for Implementation of Manufactured Nanomaterial Policy and Governance.- The Safety of Nanotechnologies at the OECD; P. Kearns et al.- Nanomaterials in Consumer Products: Categorization and Exposure Assessment.- Strategic Approaches for the Management of Environmental Risk Uncertainties Posed by Nanomaterials.- Nanomaterials: Applications, Risks, Ethics and Society.- Group Decision-Making in Selecting Nanotechnology Supplier: AHP Application in Presence of Complete and Incomplete Information.- Uncertainty in Life Cycle Assessment of Nanomaterials: Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Framework for Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes in Power Applications.- Knowing Much While Knowing Nothing: Perception and Misperception about Nanomaterials.- List of Participants.- Author Index.-<

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