Authors: Shivang Dhoundiyal, Aftab Alam

Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World (Part 2)

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ISBN: 979-8-89881-079-5 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-078-8 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2025
DOI: 10.2174/97988988107881250101

Introduction

Building upon the foundational knowledge presented in Part 1, Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World – Part 2 explores the expanding real-world applications, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of nanotechnology across diverse sectors.

Key themes include the integration of nanomaterials in biomedical technologies, their role in sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation, as well as the development of smart materials. The book also critically examines issues surrounding toxicity, lifecycle assessments, governance frameworks, and the societal impact of emerging nanotechnologies.

Chapters cover areas such as nanocarriers for drug delivery, nano-enabled food and water safety solutions, nanostructured materials for energy systems, conservation science, public perception, and policy development—offering both depth and interdisciplinary insight.

Key Features:

  • - Explores advanced applications through up-to-date case studies
  • - Examines cross-sectoral impacts of nanotechnology on public health, energy, and sustainability
  • - Analyzes regulatory frameworks and safety protocols in nanomaterial usage
  • - Investigates ethical, legal, and societal issues shaping nanotech development
  • - Illustrates practical uses with visuals and applied research examples
  • - Presents future outlooks and innovation trends in global nanoscience

Readership:

An essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in nanoscience, biotechnology, materials science and policy.

Preface

In Part 2 of this book, we shift our focus from theory to transformation. The following chapters showcase how nanotechnology is being applied to solve real-world problems across a variety of fields—from healing human bodies at the molecular level to protecting cultural heritage with invisible coatings.

We’ve written this section to illustrate what happens when cutting-edge science meets human needs. You’ll read about personalized medical treatments, smart wearables that monitor your health, and nanomaterials that help preserve the planet. However, you’ll also find discussions on the ethical boundaries and safety standards that must be upheld as this field continues to grow.

We aim to present nanotechnology as both a tool and a challenge—one that can do immense good when used wisely. We hope that these pages help you think critically, not only about what is possible, but also about what is right. As always, we thank you for joining us in exploring the infinitesimal wonders of nanoscience.

Shivang Dhoundiyal

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Aftab Alam
Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India