Nanotechnology by Louis Theodore, Robert G. Kunz - 9780471699767

NanotechnologyEnvironmental Implications and Solutions\nAuthor(s): Louis Theodore, Robert G. Kunz\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-Interscience\nISBN-13: 9780471699767, 978-0471699767\nSynopsis\nAn authoritative, in-depth exploration of the environmental consequences of nanotechnology\n Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the chemical, telecom, biotech, pharmaceutical, health care, aerospace, and computer industries, among others, and many exciting new nanotech applications are envisioned for the near future. While the rapid pace of innovation has been truly inspiring, much remains to be learned about the potential environmental and health risks posed by this nascent technology and its byproducts. So important is this issue that the ultimate success or failure of nanotechnology may well depend on how effectively science and industry address these concerns in the years ahead.\n Written by two highly accomplished environmental profess.