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Sinopsis

Nanotechnology is the creation, processing, characterization, and application of materials at nanoscale (in the range of one-billionth of a meter). It can also be related to the systems or processes that provide goods and/or services at this scale . According to K. E. Drexler, “nanotechnology is the principle of manipulation of the structure of matter at the molecular level. It entails the ability to build molecular systems with atom-by-atom precision, yielding a variety of nanomachines” . These materials commonly referred to as nanomaterials exhibit unusual and exotic properties that are not present in the traditional bulk materials of the same kinds.

Nanoscience is the study of the fundamental principles of molecules and structures with at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nm. These structures are known as nanostructures. Nanotechnology is the application of these nanostructures into useful nanoscale materials and devices . When the materials are in the nanoscale level, they usually exhibit superior properties. For example, copper becomes transparent at the nanoscale; inert materials, such as platinum and gold, become active; and melting temperatures of the nanomaterials can be drastically reduced. Nanotechnology has the potential to change our standard of living . Some nanomaterials applications include energy storage and production, information technology, medical technology, manufacturing, food and water purification, instrumentation, and environment. Nanotechnology-based products (currently more than 1,350 available on the market) include electronic components, nanopaints, storage devices, stain-free fabrics, cosmetics, and medical components . shows the nanofiber fabrication process and a scanning electron microscopy (SME) image of the resultant nanofibers.

Content

1. Nanotechnology Emerging Trends, Markets, and Concerns
2. Fundamentals of Safety
3. Safety and Ethics of Nanotechnology
4. Regulatory and Environmental Issues of Nanotechnology Safety
5. Nanotechnology Safety in the Automotive Industry
6. Nanotechnology Safety in the Biomedical Industry
7. Nanotechnology Safety in the Aerospace Industry
8. Nanotechnology Safety in the Construction and Infrastructure Industries
9. Food Safety Applications of Nanoparticles
10. Nanotechnology Safety in the Energy Industry
11. Nanotechnology Safety in the Electronics and Telecommunications Industries
12. Nanotechnology Safety in the Marine Industry
13. Implications of Nanotechnology Safety of Sensors on Homeland Security Industries
14. Nanotechnology Risk Assessment
15. Nanotechnology Safety Certification
16. Physical and Biochemical Risk Phenomena in Nanotechnology

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