Book Description:
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. This book discusses new research in this field. (Imprint: Nova)

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Table of Contents:
Preface

1. Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration;pp. 1-39
(John F. Sargent, Jr.)

2. Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research;pp. 41-140
(Subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology, Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council)

3. Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials;pp. 141-222
(Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee, Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council)

4. Prioritization of Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials;pp. 223-234
(Nanotechnology Environmental and Health Implications Working Group, Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology Subcommittee, Committee on Technology, National Science and Technology Council)

Index