Nanotechnology safety

Nanotechnology is a new and emerging discipline that is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. The usage of nanosystems, nanomaterials, nano-devices, et cetera permeates all aspects of society. Cancer targeting and curing nanosystems are being introduced into the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries; so are lightweight energy absorbing or blast-proof nanohybrid material in the aerospace, automotive and marine industries and high-efficiency energy harvesting nanomaterials, et cetera Society has a vested interest in knowing how these new materials, devices and systems are changing the economy and similar landscapes. The book outlines the regulatory and environmental issues related to nanotechnology per industry, offers guidelines in assessing the risks and discusses the legal and socioeconomical issues involved. Case studies will be utilized to provide examples of the positive and negative impacts of nanotechnology. Provides an overview and the basis for understanding the critical importance of the reactivity and efficacy of nanomaterials and the emerging role of nanotechnology in societyExplains the fundamentals, ethics, regulatory and environmental issues of nanosafety and how they shape the emerging nanotechnology industry and markets and includes extensive lists of glossary terms, terminologies and concepts needed for Material Data Safety SheetsDiscusses the relevance and specificity of nanosafety issues per industry and includes discussions on the "Homeland Security and Infrastructure Industries" of interest to society in generalIncludes nanotechnology risk assessment and delineates and quantifies the risk assessment process for nanotechnology safety of paramount importance to most industries and systemsOutlines the legal and intellectual property ramifications of nanotechnology and its impact on productivity and society

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Front Cover ; Nanotechnology Safety; Copyright; Dedications; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Nanotechnology Emerging Trends, Markets, and Concerns; 1.1. Introduction; 1.1.1. General Background; 1.1.2. Classification of Nanomaterials; 1.2. The Current State of Nanotechnology; 1.3. Prospects of Market Volume and Shares; 1.4. Safety Issues of Nanotechnology; 1.4.1. The Concept of Safety; 1.4.2. The Effects of Nanomaterials; 1.4.3. Working Guidelines for Engineered Nanomaterials; Occupational Exposure; Control Systems; Good Work Practices; 1.4.4. Occupational Health Surveillance.

1.5. ConclusionsAcknowledgment; References; Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Safety; 2.1. Introduction; 2.1.1. General Background; 2.1.2. Safety and Health; 2.1.3. Economic Implications; 2.1.4. Social Implications; 2.2. Accident; 2.2.1. The Concept of Accident; 2.2.2. Recording of Accidents; 2.2.3. Accident Investigation; 2.2.4. Safety Program; 2.2.5. Roles and Accountabilities; 2.2.6. Ergonomics and Material Handling; 2.3. Factors Affecting Accidents; 2.3.1. Unsafe Behavior; Skills; Physical Limitations; Knowledge; Attitudes; Habits; 2.3.2. Unsafe Environment; 2.4. Nanotechnology Safety.

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