Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration
"Nanotechnology — a term encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and
technology — is focused on understanding, controlling, and exploiting the unique
properties of matter that can emerge at scales of one to 100 nanometers. A key
issue before Congress regarding nanotechnology is how best to protect human
health, safety, and the environment as nanoscale materials and products are researched, developed, manufactured, used, and discarded. While the rapidly
emerging field of nanotechnology is believed by many to offer significant
economic and societal benefits, some research results have raised concerns
about the potential adverse environmental, health, and safety (EHS) implications
of nanoscale materials..."