3.1
Introduction
Nanotechnology has the potential to be called ‘technology of choice’ because of its
probable key factors of sustainability, precised application and eco-friendliness
(Mishra et al. 2019). It has provided manipulation of science to merge various fields
in one domain (Subramani et al. 2019). Nanotechnology has presented technological
developments for managing phenomenon at their smallest constituent levels
(Nasrollahzadeh et al. 2019a). The emergence of nanotechnology with our day-today life has led the conventional processes to a new and improved level. Their
unique and incomparable optical sensitivity and reactivity is resultant of their size
downscaling (Nel et al. 2006). Installation of nanosystems into larger systems
provides completely different physical, chemical as well as biological grounds to
them. Nanotechnology has stood up as the common and efficient solution for the
addressal of challenges in diverse technological as well as environmental fields as
shown in Fig. 3.1. With the help of divulgation at nanoscale, new techniques have
been worked upon for maximal functional outflux with minimal resource and energy
influx (Subramani et al. 2019). Researchers are running for exploration of untapped
potential of nanotechnology (Mishra et al. 2019). Nanotechnology is developing
with an expanding pace for ground-breaking developments in framing new and
improved equipments but without paying considerate attention towards its
devastating outcomes on environment (Nasrollahzadeh et al. 2019b). With the
introduction of new products in the market, public supported with organizations
working on national and international platforms has aggravated the discussions on
the health concerns of nanotechnology (Murphy et al. 2017). As a result research
work to disclose potential hazards associated with technology has been coming on
practical grounds but still it is too far to understand the whole implications of
nanotechnology on environmental aspects (Serrano 2010). For the concerned purpose the safety issues associated with same, need to be incorporated in the mandatory regulatory system of nations. As per present times data, only few countries have
nanoregulation as their legislating agenda. With the stances of public safety, the
swift upsurgence of unguarded applications of nanoparticles (Nps) in diverse fields
has raised the safety concerns with respect to basic commodities, organisms and
environment as well (Saitoh et al. 2001). The ongoing research reflects towards the
potential of nanotechnology to drive the future towards different inclination than
todays, which totally depends on the route-plans of usage (Karn 2004).
3.2
Nanotechnology
The nanoscale concision of elements leads them in the sphere of Nps. Precise
designing of material at atomic level to form functional units in real world, can be
ascribed to nanotechnology (National Science and Technology Council 2000). After
the statement of Feynman—‘there are plenty of room at the bottom’, nanoengineering proved to be a leading edge of development (Purohit et al. 2017).
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Introduction
Nanotechnology has the potential to be called ‘technology of choice’ because of its
probable key factors of sustainability, precised application and eco-friendliness
(Mishra et al. 2019). It has provided manipulation of science to merge various fields
in one domain (Subramani et al. 2019). Nanotechnology has presented technological
developments for managing phenomenon at their smallest constituent levels
(Nasrollahzadeh et al. 2019a). The emergence of nanotechnology with our day-today life has led the conventional processes to a new and improved level. Their
unique and incomparable optical sensitivity and reactivity is resultant of their size
downscaling (Nel et al. 2006). Installation of nanosystems into larger systems
provides completely different physical, chemical as well as biological grounds to
them. Nanotechnology has stood up as the common and efficient solution for the
addressal of challenges in diverse technological as well as environmental fields as
shown in Fig. 3.1. With the help of divulgation at nanoscale, new techniques have
been worked upon for maximal functional outflux with minimal resource and energy
influx (Subramani et al. 2019). Researchers are running for exploration of untapped
potential of nanotechnology (Mishra et al. 2019). Nanotechnology is developing
with an expanding pace for ground-breaking developments in framing new and
improved equipments but without paying considerate attention towards its
devastating outcomes on environment (Nasrollahzadeh et al. 2019b). With the
introduction of new products in the market, public supported with organizations
working on national and international platforms has aggravated the discussions on
the health concerns of nanotechnology (Murphy et al. 2017). As a result research
work to disclose potential hazards associated with technology has been coming on
practical grounds but still it is too far to understand the whole implications of
nanotechnology on environmental aspects (Serrano 2010). For the concerned purpose the safety issues associated with same, need to be incorporated in the mandatory regulatory system of nations. As per present times data, only few countries have
nanoregulation as their legislating agenda. With the stances of public safety, the
swift upsurgence of unguarded applications of nanoparticles (Nps) in diverse fields
has raised the safety concerns with respect to basic commodities, organisms and
environment as well (Saitoh et al. 2001). The ongoing research reflects towards the
potential of nanotechnology to drive the future towards different inclination than
todays, which totally depends on the route-plans of usage (Karn 2004).
3.2
Nanotechnology
The nanoscale concision of elements leads them in the sphere of Nps. Precise
designing of material at atomic level to form functional units in real world, can be
ascribed to nanotechnology (National Science and Technology Council 2000). After
the statement of Feynman—‘there are plenty of room at the bottom’, nanoengineering proved to be a leading edge of development (Purohit et al. 2017).
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