Nanotechnology holds immense promise across diverse fields, but it also brings forth ethical, social, and regulatory concerns. Ethical issues include ensuring the safe application of nanomaterials in areas like healthcare, food, and consumer goods, where potential risks to human well-being and ecosystems must be carefully considered. From a social perspective, the uneven distribution of nanotechnology's advantages could exacerbate existing inequalities, posing challenges to fairness and inclusivity. Strong regulatory measures are needed to mitigate these risks and guarantee that nanotech innovations are both safe and environmentally responsible. Collaboration among governments and global organizations is crucial in shaping policies that foster innovation while safeguarding public health and societal welfare. Public involvement and transparency remain key to ensuring balanced progress.
Title : Harnessing the unique properties of engineered nanostructures for sensing
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : Circumventing challenges in developing CVD graphene on steels for extraordinary and durable corrosion resistance
Raman Singh, Monash University, Australia
Title : 40,000 implants in humans and no failure: The impact of nanomedicine
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Title : Evaluating cytotoxicity of metal-doped tin oxide nanoparticles
Paulo Cesar De Morais, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil
Title : Lipid nanoparticles formulations: From bench scale to industrial scale
Mohammad A Obeid, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates
Title : Cellulose-derived biochar modified with iron oxide and ZnO nanoparticles by a novel one-step pyrolytic method for removal of emerging contaminants from water
Rashad Al Gaashani, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar