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Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology Management and InnovationAvailable to Purchase
By
Hao Xie
Hao Xie
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ISBN:
9780791859612
No. of Pages:
612
Publisher:
ASME Press
Publication date:
2010

The rapid development of nanotechnology worldwide has already made the nano-materials to the applications in industrialization progressively. Many nanotech-based products and applications are already in use or development in many countries. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the potential of some nanoparticles to have a negative impact of the human health and the environment. This article summarizes the coping strategies and risk management of some developed countries and outlines the necessity of prospect research and risk assessment for nanotechnology potential hazards and technical uncertainty to the environment and public health. The author believed the responsive regulations will allow for prevention and treatment of a nano-material's life-cycle risks and support the safe, responsible development of nanotechnology while providing favorable conditions for industrial innovation to ensure that research and technological development is translated into affordable and safe wealth-generating products and processes.

I. Introduction
II. Identification of Risks in the Life Cycle of Nanotechnology
III. Nanoparticle-control strategies
IV. Cooperative Approaches of Industry and Legislators
V. Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
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