Koha online

Your cart is empty.
Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Nanotechnologies, Hazards and Resource Efficiency [electronic resource] :A Three-Tiered Approach to Assessing the Implications of Nanotechnology and Influencing its Development / by Michael Steinfeldt, Arnim Gleich, Ulrich Petschow, Rüdiger Haum.

by Steinfeldt, Michael [author.]; Gleich, Arnim [author.]; Petschow, Ulrich [author.]; Haum, Rüdiger [author.]; SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.Description: XV, 271 p. 53 illus. online resource.ISBN: 9783540738152.Subject(s): Chemistry | Machinery | Environmental sciences | Economic policy | Technology | Political science | Nanotechnology | Chemistry | Nanotechnology | Manufacturing, Machines, Tools | Environment, general | Technology Management | Economic Policy | Political ScienceOnline resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Summary -- Methodological approaches to the prospective assessment -- Technology-specific impacts of nanotechnology -- Assessment of sustainability effects in the context of specific applications -- Formative approaches to a sustainable nanotechnology -- Conclusions, the outlook, and need for action.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: This book demonstrates that the application of nanotechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It also shows what needs to be done from the side of scientists, engineers and science policy makers to guide future development in nanotechnology towards sustainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of prospective technology assessment. The positive effects of nanotechnology are illustrated with four case studies. One additional case study deals with possible risks and negative effects of nanotechnology. In the last section, the role of guiding principles in future nanotechnology research and development is discussed.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Add tag(s)
Log in to add tags.
    average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Summary -- Methodological approaches to the prospective assessment -- Technology-specific impacts of nanotechnology -- Assessment of sustainability effects in the context of specific applications -- Formative approaches to a sustainable nanotechnology -- Conclusions, the outlook, and need for action.

This book demonstrates that the application of nanotechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It also shows what needs to be done from the side of scientists, engineers and science policy makers to guide future development in nanotechnology towards sustainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of prospective technology assessment. The positive effects of nanotechnology are illustrated with four case studies. One additional case study deals with possible risks and negative effects of nanotechnology. In the last section, the role of guiding principles in future nanotechnology research and development is discussed.

There are no comments for this item.

Log in to your account to post a comment.
@ Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture and Technology Library

Powered by Koha