Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World (Part 2)

Shivang Dhoundiyal, Aftab Alam

• Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9798898810788
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Pharmacology

Building upon the foundational knowledge presented in Part 1, Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology's Impact on Our World – Part 2 explores the expanding real-world applications, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of nanotechnology across diverse sectors.
Key themes include the integration of nanomaterials in biomedical technologies, their role in sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation, as well as the development of smart materials. The book also critically examines issues surrounding toxicity, lifecycle assessments, governance frameworks, and the societal impact of emerging nanotechnologies.

Chapters cover areas such as nanocarriers for drug delivery, nano-enabled food and water safety solutions, nanostructured materials for energy systems, conservation science, public perception, and policy development—offering both depth and interdisciplinary insight.

Key Features:

Explores advanced applications through up-to-date case studies


Examines cross-sectoral impacts of nanotechnology on public health, energy, and sustainability


Analyzes regulatory frameworks and safety protocols in nanomaterial usage


Investigates ethical, legal, and societal issues shaping nanotech development


Illustrates practical uses with visuals and applied research examples


Presents future outlooks and innovation trends in global nanoscience


Readership

An essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in nanoscience, biotechnology, materials science and policy.

Table of contents

• Welcome
• Table of Contents
• Title
• BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
• PREFACE
• Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food
• Nanotechnology in Everyday Cosmetics
• Nanotechnology in Textiles and Wearables
• Nanotechnology in Construction and Infrastructure
• Nanoelectronics and Quantum Frontier
• Exploring Space with Nanotechnology Innovations
• Nanotechnology in Art and Cultural Heritage
• Nanomaterials: Safety, Ethics, and Global Regulations
• Ethical and Societal Implications of Nanotechnology