03833nam a22006135i 4500 978-981-97-6184-5 DE-He213 20251030113049.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240917s2024 si | s |||| 0|eng d 9789819761845 978-981-97-6184-5 10.1007/978-981-97-6184-5 doi QC1-999 PHV bicssc SCI003000 bisacsh PHV thema Nanotechnology in Societal Development [electronic resource] / edited by Soney C. George, Benjamin Tawiah. 1st ed. 2024. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XX, 540 p. 121 illus., 109 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Advanced Technologies and Societal Change, 2191-6861 Introduction Nanotechnology and Human societal Development -- Nanotechnology Social acceptance cultural impact and privacy -- The Promise of Nanotechnology in Healthcare -- The Role of Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Security -- Nanotechnology and the Environment Opportunities and Challenges -- Nanotechnology and Energy Sustainable Solutions for the Future. This book investigates the complex effects of nanotechnology across numerous fields such as nanomedicine, tailored therapy in medicine and health care, transformational treatment choices for various illnesses, electronics, and computing via miniaturization. In addition, the contributions of nanotechnology to quantum computing, and flexible electronics has been examined. More so, the book discusses the advantages of nanotechnology in the energy and environmental sectors, such as solar cells, energy storage systems, and water purification technologies, in order to solve major global concerns. The impact of nanotechnology on materials and production processes, with applications in construction, aerospace, and other fields, is highlighted. The book further discusses the ethical and societal issues such as safety, privacy, equal access, and thoroughly examined how to strike a balance between innovation and responsible development of nanotechnology in the context of stringent rules and proactive risk assessment. Furthermore, the ability of nanotechnology to bridge the technological divide in underdeveloped nations while minimizing environmental implications is also highlighted. . Physics. 61293 Technology Sociological aspects. Nanotechnology. Nanobiotechnology. 67632 Medical physics. Applied and Technical Physics. 66108 Science, Technology and Society. 68070 Impact of Nanotechnology. 69709 Nanoengineering. Nanobiotechnology. 67632 Medical Physics. George, Soney C. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 84549 Tawiah, Benjamin. editor. edt http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 84550 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9789819761838 Printed edition: 9789819761852 Printed edition: 9789819761869 Advanced Technologies and Societal Change, 2191-6861 80537 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6184-5 ZDB-2-PHA ZDB-2-SXP 63485 63485