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Index
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedications
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Nanotechnology Emerging Trends, Markets, and Concerns
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Current State of Nanotechnology
1.3 Prospects of Market Volume and Shares
1.4 Safety Issues of Nanotechnology
1.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Fundamentals of Safety
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Accident
2.3 Factors Affecting Accidents
2.4 Nanotechnology Safety
2.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3. Safety and Ethics of Nanotechnology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Nanotechnology and Ethics
3.3 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4. Regulatory and Environmental Issues of Nanotechnology Safety
4.1 Introduction
4.2 U.S. Regulatory Environment: Historical Perspectives
4.3 Global Regulatory Environment: Historical Perspectives
4.4 Summary
References
Chapter 5. Nanotechnology Safety in the Automotive Industry
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Nanomaterials in the Automotive Industry
5.3 Properties of Nanomaterials
5.4 Health Issues of Nanomaterials
5.5 Protection Methods
5.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Nanotechnology Safety in the Biomedical Industry
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hazards Observed in Current Applications
6.3 Mechanisms for Nanoparticle Exposure in Biomedical Applications
6.4 Recommended Safe Practices in Biomedical Research and Development
6.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7. Nanotechnology Safety in the Aerospace Industry
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Nanomaterials in the Aerospace Industry
7.3 Nanosafety Training
7.4 Protection Methods
7.5 Safety Issues
7.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Nanotechnology Safety in the Construction and Infrastructure Industries
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nanotechnology in Construction
8.3 Harmful Effects of Nanomaterials
8.4 Rules and Regulations
8.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Food Safety Applications of Nanoparticles
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Food Safety and the Need for Multiple Interventions
9.3 Organic Acids as Antimicrobials
9.4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Chapter 10. Nanotechnology Safety in the Energy Industry
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Nanotechnology in the Energy Industry
10.3 Safety Issues of Engineered Nanomaterials
10.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 11. Nanotechnology Safety in the Electronics and Telecommunications Industries
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Overview of Nanotechnology: Implementation Definitions
11.3 Nanotechnology Safety Concerns
11.4 Nanotechnology Safety Issues in the Electronics Industry
11.5 Nanotechnology Safety Issues in the Telecommunications Industry
11.6 Nanotechnology Safety Solutions in the Electronics Industry
11.7 Nanotechnology Safety Solutions in the Telecommunications Industry
11.8 The Future of Nanotechnology Safety
11.9 Suggestions and Recommendations
11.10 Summary and Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Nanotechnology Safety in the Marine Industry
12.1 Introduction to Fire Safety of Marine Composites
12.2 Flame Retardants for Fire Safety of Polymers
12.3 Nanocomposites for Fire Safety of Polymers
12.4 Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Fire Safety of Polymers
12.5 Toxicity of Polymer Nanocomposites
12.6 Summary
References
Chapter 13. Implications of Nanotechnology Safety of Sensors on Homeland Security Industries
13.1 Overview of Nanosensors and Nanotechnology
13.2 Homeland Security and Infrastructure Industries
13.3 Nanosensors in Homeland Security and Infrastructure Industries
References
Chapter 14. Nanotechnology Risk Assessment
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Risk Assessment
14.3 Material Characterization
14.4 Nanomaterial Properties
14.5 Potential Hazards
14.6 Regulations
14.7 Risk Evaluation Techniques
14.8 Agencies and Organizations
References
Chapter 15. Nanotechnology Safety Certification
15.1 Introduction
15.2 General Background: The Global Perspective
15.3 Methodology
15.4 Conclusion and Summary: Future Development and Improvement of Nanotechnology Safety Standards
References
Chapter 16. Physical and Biochemical Risk Phenomena in Nanotechnology
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Total Number of Particles
16.3 Aspect Ratio
16.4 Surface-to-Volume Ratio
16.5 Concentration of Active Atoms
16.6 Catalytic Activity
16.7 Functionalizing
16.8 Sedimentation Time
16.9 Penetration Ability
16.10 Filtration of Nanoparticles
16.11 Nanoparticles and Lung Cancer
16.12 Production of Nanofilled Materials
16.13 Unnecessary Risk for Almost no Benefit
16.14 Conclusions
References
Index
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