NANOTECHNOLOGY: A BOON OR BANE
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Nanotechnology deals with the physical and chemical attributes of molecular scale structures, and they can be combined to form larger structures for human use. Because of this dimensional range, nanoparticles and structure get some unusual and novel properties. Nanotechnology deals with the study and analysis of these properties also. Indeed it is an emerging area of applied science and technology whose theme is the control of matter on the atomic and molecular scale generally 100nm or smaller. The impact of nanotechnology is expanding and nothing will remain untouched. Applications are enormous and limitless. Nanotechnology enables doing things better than in the conventional technology viz. • Economic development • Improving food security • Health Diagnosis, Monitoring and Scanning • Safe Drinking Water • Environmental pollution • Agriculture • Energy Storage, Production and Conservation As a coin has two sides, nanotechnology also has a flip side. No doubt, nanotechnology will be incorporated into every facet of our lives, making things easier, faster and longer lasting. Potential dangers of technology that are being discussed in various forms includes • Possible increased inflammatory response in the body due to small size • Potential terrorist use • Social disruption from new products/ lifestyles • Risks of a “Grey Goo” (hypothetical end of the world) Now there is a critical need to fund researchers and engineers across disciplines and institutional boundaries in order to advance in the arena of nanotechnologies. There must be innovative partnerships that integrate research and education, accelerate applications and fully explore the implications of nanotechnology on our health, wealth and lives.
Authors and Affiliations
Priyanka Singh, Maheshwari Raaz , A K Chauhan, Bina Rani
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