Republic of the Philippines

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

DAANBANTAYAN CAMPUS
Agujo, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines
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Name: FLORDELYN CUYOS Date: June 22, 2021

Course & Year : BSIE-1A Rating: ________

Subject: GEC- STS

CHAPTER 9

NANOTECHNOLOGY

Research for other significant application of nanotechnology that are

beneficial to mankind especially related to health.

The applications of engineered nanomaterials and nanotechnology are

expanding at an exponential rate, as is public and government awareness of
nanosafety issues. There is also growing public concern, fueled by negative
perceptions among some high-profile groups that nano-enabled products are
proliferating uncontrollably and being released without adequate safety
testing.

In reality, a one-size-fits-all approach to assessing the potential risks

and benefits of nanotechnology for human health is both impractical and
misguided. There are many different types of engineered nanomaterials, and
not all of them are the same or pose the same risks. The intrinsic toxic
properties of the compounds contained in the nanoparticle, as well as particle
size, shape, surface charge, and physicochemical properties, are also
important, as these greatly influence their uptake by cells and the potential for
subsequent biological effects. In summary, nanoparticles are more toxic than
bulk material if they are insoluble, penetrate biological membranes, persist in
the body, or are long and fiber-like (when inhaled). The development of
nanomaterials should ideally include a safety-by-design approach, as there is a
marketing advantage for nano-enabled products with a lower potential impact
on health and the environment.

Nanotechnology has numerous potential health and environmental

benefits, with engineered nanomaterials being developed for renewable energy
capture and battery storage, water purification, food packaging,
environmental sensors and remediation, and greener engineering and
manufacturing processes. High-efficiency, low-energy lighting sources and
smart clothing with a layer of piezo-electric crystals in nanomaterials for
powering the wearer's electronic devices are two examples of the latter.

The field of nanomedicine has also advanced rapidly, from specialized

drug delivery applications that use liposomes (while many are not strictly
nanoparticle-sized by international standard definitions, they can be
engineered at the nano-scale) to nanoshells and transdermal patches, as well
as the development of biocompatible nanomaterial prosthetic implants and
metal-containing functional. The risk of skin damage and cancer from
excessive UV light is far greater than the perceived risk posed by nano-
sunscreens, which is not supported by scientific evidence. People must
continue to use the most effective broad spectrum sunscreens as part of their
sun protection measures.