Nanotechnology : environmental implications and solutions / / Louis Theodore, Robert G. Kunz ; foreword Rita D'Aquino

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911020065703321
• Autore: Theodore Louis
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley, 2005
• ISBN: 9786610254828; 9781280254826; 1280254823; 9780470360491; 0470360496; 9780471711704; 0471711705; 9780471711698; 0471711691
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (396 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): KunzRobert G
• Disciplina: 620/.5
• Soggetti: Nanotechnology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: NANOTECHNOLOGY: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS; CONTENTS; Preface; Foreword by Rita D'Aquino; 1 NANOTECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Survey of Nanotechnology Applications; 1.3 Legal Considerations for Nanotechnology by A. Calderone; 1.4 Recent Patent Activity; 1.5 Environmental Implications; 1.6 Current Environmental Regulations; 1.7 Classification and Sources of Pollutants; 1.8 Effects of Pollutants; 1.9 Text Contents; 1.10 Summary; References; 2 NANOTECHNOLOGY: TURNING BASIC SCIENCE INTO REALITY; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Basic Chemistry and Size-Related Properties2.3 Nanotechnology: Prime Materials and Manufacturing Methods; 2.4 Carbon Nanotubes and Buckyballs; 2.5 Current and Future Market Applications; 2.6 Analytical Methods; 2.7 Health and Safety Issues: Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications; 2.8 Funding Future Developmental Efforts; 2.9 Summary; References; 3 AIR ISSUES; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Air Pollution ; Control Equipment; 3.3 Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling; 3.4 Stack Design; 3.5 Indoor Air Quality; 3.6 Monitoring Methods; 3.7 Summary; References; 4 WATER ISSUES; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Industrial Wastewater Management4.3 Municipal Wastewater Treatment; 4.4 Dispersion Modeling in Water Systems; 4.5 Monitoring Methods; 4.6 Summary; References; 5 SOLID WASTE ISSUES; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Industrial Waste Management; 5.3 Municipal Solid Waste Management; 5.4 Hospital Waste Management; 5.5 Nuclear Waste Management; 5.6 Metals; 5.7 Superfund; 5.8 Monitoring Methods; 5.9 Summary; References; 6 MULTIMEDIA ANALYSIS; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Historical Perspective; 6.3 Multimedia Application: A Chemical Plant; 6.4 Multimedia Application: Products and Services; 6.5 Multimedia Application: A Hazardous Waste Incineration Facility6.6 Education and Training; 6.7 Summary; References; 7 HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Health Risk Assessment Evaluation Process; 7.3 Why Use Risk-Based Decision Making?; 7.4 Risk-Based Corrective Action Approach; 7.5 Statutory Requirements Involving Environmental Communication; 7.6 Public Perception of Risk; 7.7 Risk Communication; 7.8 Seven Cardinal Rules of Risk Communication; 7.9 Summary; References; 8 HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization of Act of 1986; 8.3 Need For Emergency Response Planning8.4 Emergency Planning; 8.5 Hazards Survey; 8.6 Training of Personnel; 8.7 Hazard Risk Assessment Evaluation Process; 8.8 Summary; References; 9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Air Pollution; 9.3 Water Pollution; 9.4 Solid Waste Pollution; 9.5 Health Concerns; 9.6 Hazard Concerns; 9.7 Summary; References; 10 FUTURE TRENDS; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Air Issues; 10.3 Water Issues; 10.4 Solid Waste Issues; 10.5 Multimedia Concerns and Hazards; 10.6 Health and Hazard Risk Assessment; 10.7 Environmental Ethics; 10.8 Environmental Audits; 10.9 ISO 14000
• Sommario/riassunto: An authoritative, in-depth exploration of the environmental consequences of nanotechnologyNanotechnology is revolutionizing the chemical, telecom, biotech, pharmaceutical, health care, aerospace, and computer industries, among others, and many exciting new nanotech applications are envisioned for the near future. While the rapid pace of innovation has been truly inspiring, much remains to be learned about the potential environmental and health risks posed by this nascent technology and its byproducts. So important is this issue that the ultimate success or failure of nanotechnology may