Nanotechnology
Environmental Implications and Solutions
Published on 8. April 2005
448 pages
978-0-471-71169-8 (ISBN)
Description
An authoritative, in-depth exploration of the environmentalconsequences of nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the chemical, telecom, biotech,pharmaceutical, health care, aerospace, and computer industries,among others, and many exciting new nanotech applications areenvisioned for the near future. While the rapid pace of innovationhas been truly inspiring, much remains to be learned about thepotential environmental and health risks posed by this nascenttechnology and its byproducts. So important is this issue that theultimate success or failure of nanotechnology may well depend onhow effectively science and industry address these concerns in theyears ahead.
Written by two highly accomplished environmental professionals,Nanotechnology: Environmental Implications and Solutions bringsscientists, engineers, and policymakers up to speed on the currentstate of knowledge in this vitally important area. ProfessorTheodore and Dr. Kunz provide a concise review of nano-fundamentalsand explore background issues surrounding nanotechnology and itsenvironmental impact. They then follow up with in-depth discussionsof:
* The control, monitoring, and reduction of nanotech byproducts andtheir impact on the air, water, and land
* Health risks associated with nanotechnology, and methods toassess and control them
* Nanotech hazard risk assessment-including emergency responseplanning and personnel training
* Multimedia approaches that are available for the analysis of theimpact of nanotechnology in the chemical, manufacturing, and wastedisposal industries
* The future of nanotechnology and the "Industrial RevolutionII"
* The legal implications of nanotechnology
* Societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology-basedmaterials and processing method
Assuming only a basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, andmathematics on behalf of its readers, Nanotechnology: EnvironmentalImplications and Solutions makes fascinating and useful reading forengineers, scientists, administrators, environmental regulatoryofficials, and public policy makers, as well as students in a rangeof science and engineering disciplines.
Reviews / Votes
"The reference section is extensive, spanning a wide range ofsubjects." (Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2008) "...will help the determined reader grasp many of theimplications, challenges, and opportunities presented by themanagement of nanotechnology materials." (FacilitiesManager, March/April 2006) "...the book covers a wide range of topics regarding pastand current management of environmental pollutants..."(Materials and Manufacturing Processes, February 2006) "Readers...will have a much better idea of the basicprinciples of how pollutants are managed in current US regulatoryframework." (CHOICE, October 2005) "...a thorough over view of existing environmentalregulations." (Chemical Health & Safety, July/August2005) "...a well written and a valuable text for those becominginvolved in the new science of nanotechnology." (EnergySources, August 2005) "...well-written and containing useful environmentalinformation." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, September2005) "...an excellent summary of traditional environmental pollutionissues." (Environmental Health Perspectives, July 2005) "...people who work in the realm of nanotechnology may welcomethis book's consolidated presentation of today's environmentalpolicies and procedures." (Small Times, May/June 2005) "...explores whether current environmental and safety-relatedtechnologies are sufficient to handle the known andas-yet-unforeseen hazards and risks associated with the use ofnanoscaled materials..." (Chemical Engineering, May2005)More details
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Persons
LOUIS THEODORE, PhD, is Professor in the ChemicalEngineering Department of Manhattan College, in New York City. Hehas received awards from the International Air and Waste ManagementAssociation and the American Society for Engineering Education.
ROBERT G. KUNZ, PhD, is an environmental consultant withthree decades of experience in the petroleum and chemicalindustries. He is the recipient of the Water Pollution ControlFederation's Harrison Prescott Eddy Medal.
Content
Preface.
Foreword by Rita D'Aquino.
1 NANOTECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTALOVERVIEW.
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Survey of Nanotechnology Applications.
1.3 Legal Considerations for Nanotechnology by A. Calderone.
1.4 Recent Patent Activity.
1.5 Environmental Implications.
1.6 Current Environmental Regulations.
1.7 Classification and Sources of Pollutants.
1.8 Effects of Pollutants.
1.9 Text Contents.
1.10 Summary.
References.
2 NANOTECHNOLOGY: TURNING BASIC SCIENCE INTO REALITY(Suzanne A. Shelley).
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Basic Chemistry and Size-Related Properties.
2.3 Nanotechnology: Prime Materials and ManufacturingMethods.
2.4 Carbon Nanotubes and Buckyballs.
2.5 Current and Future Market Applications.
2.6 Analytical Methods.
2.7 Health and Safety Issues: Ethical, Legal, and SocietalImplications.
2.8 Funding Future Developmental Efforts.
2.9 Summary.
References.
3 AIR ISSUES.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Air Pollution Control Equipment.
3.3 Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling.
3.4 Stack Design.
3.5 Indoor Air Quality.
3.6 Monitoring Methods.
3.7 Summary.
References.
4 WATER ISSUES.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Industrial Wastewater Management.
4.3 Municipal Wastewater Treatment.
4.4 Dispersion Modeling in Water Systems.
4.5 Monitoring Methods.
4.6 Summary.
References.
5 SOLID WASTE ISSUES.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Industrial Waste Management.
5.3 Municipal Solid Waste Management.
5.4 Hospital Waste Management.
5.5 Nuclear Waste Management.
5.6 Metals.
5.7 Superfund.
5.8 Monitoring Methods.
5.9 Summary.
References.
6 MULTIMEDIA ANALYSIS.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Historical Perspective.
6.3 Multimedia Application: A Chemical Plant.
6.4 Multimedia Application: Products and Services.
6.5 Multimedia Application: A Hazardous Waste IncinerationFacility.
6.6 Education and Training.
6.7 Summary.
References.
7 HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Health Risk Assessment Evaluation Process.
7.3 Why Use Risk-Based Decision Making?
7.4 Risk-Based Corrective Action Approach.
7.5 Statutory Requirements Involving EnvironmentalCommunication.
7.6 Public Perception of Risk.
7.7 Risk Communication.
7.8 Seven Cardinal Rules of Risk Communication.
7.9 Summary.
References.
8 HAZARD RISK ASSESSMENT.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization of Act of 1986.
8.3 Need For Emergency Response Planning.
8.4 Emergency Planning.
8.5 Hazards Survey.
8.6 Training of Personnel.
8.7 Hazard Risk Assessment Evaluation Process.
8.8 Summary.
References.
9 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Air Pollution.
9.3 Water Pollution.
9.4 Solid Waste Pollution.
9.5 Health Concerns.
9.6 Hazard Concerns.
9.7 Summary.
References.
10 FUTURE TRENDS.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Air Issues.
10.3 Water Issues.
10.4 Solid Waste Issues.
10.5 Multimedia Concerns and Hazards.
10.6 Health and Hazard Risk Assessment.
10.7 Environmental Ethics.
10.8 Environmental Audits.
10.9 ISO 14000.
10.10 Summary.
References.
NAME INDEX.
SUBJECT INDEX.
