“IMPACT OF NANO MATERIALS”
RISK
 The different properties of Nano materials
might lead to adverse biological effects
and cause toxicity in the humans.
 There are some safety issues related to the
use of Nano designs and Nano materials.
For example, Nano bots are used to enter
the human body and target harmful
microorganisms. There will be a huge Risk
involved.
 Nano pollutants are nanoparticles small
enough to enter your lungs or be absorbed
by your skin.
 Untraceable weapons made with
nanotechnology could be smaller than an
insect with the intelligence of a
supercomputer. Possible Nano and bio
technology arms race
 Researchers are in the process of
determining whether certain particles
used in food manufacturing cannot be
processed by the body completely, hence
could end up accumulating and cause side
effects
 Nano silver and titanium dioxide could
possibly accumulate in the small intestine,
indicating the development of leaky gut
syndrome and autoimmune diseases.
BENEFIT
 Used in Renewable energy capture
 Used in Battery storage
 Used in Water purification
 Used in Food packaging
 Used in Environmental sensors and
remediation
 Used in Greenery and engineering
manufacturing processes.
 Used in low energy lighting sources, and
smart clothing including a layer of
piezoelectric crystals
 Nanotechnology is also being used to
develop point-of care internet-linked
diagnostic devices (Eg, “doctor-on-a chip”
diagnostic tools).
 The field of Nano medicine has also rapidly
progressed
from specialized drug delivery applications
deploying
liposomes