Nanotechnology and the environment / Robert V. Neumann, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Neumann, Robert V., 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology--Environmental aspects.

Nanotechnology.

Environmental engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (149 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This text begins with an introduction that describes what nanotechnology is, why EPA is interested in it, and what opportunities and challenges exist regarding nanotechnology and the environment. It then moves to a discussion of the potential environmental benefits of nanotechnology.

Contents:

""NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ""; ""NANOTECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ""; ""CONTENTS ""; ""PREFACE* ""; ""NANOTECHNOLOGY WHITE PAPER ""; ""FOREWORD ""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ""; ""EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ""; ""INTRODUCTION ""; ""1.1. PURPOSE ""; ""1.2. NANOTECHNOLOGY DEFINED ""; ""1.2.1 Converging Technologies ""; ""1.3. WHY NANOTECHNOLOGY IS IMPORTANT TO EPA ""; ""1.4. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT ""; ""1.4.1. Federal Agencies � The National Nanotechnology Initiative ""; ""1.4.2. Efforts of Other Stakeholders ""; ""1.4.3. International Activities ""

""1.5. WHAT EPA IS DOING WITH RESPECT TO NANOTECHNOLOGY""""1.5.1. EPA�s Nanotechnology Research Activities ""; ""1.5.2. Regional Nanotechnology Research Activities for Remediation ""; ""1.5.3. Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Activities Related to Nanoscale Materials ""; ""1.5.4. Office of Air and Radiation/Office of Transportation and Air Quality - Nanomaterials Registration Applications ""; ""1.5.5. Office of Pesticide Programs to Regulate Nano-Pesticide Products ""; ""1.5.6. Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response ""

""1.5.7. Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance """"1.5.8. Communication and Outreach ""; ""1.6. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES""; ""ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY ""; ""2.1. INTRODUCTION ""; ""2.2. BENEFITS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS ""; ""2.2.1. Remediation/Treatment ""; ""2.2.2. Sensors ""; ""2.3. BENEFITS THROUGH OTHER APPLICATIONS THAT SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY ""; ""2.3.1. Water ""; ""2.3.2. Energy""; ""2.3.3. Materials ""; ""2.3.4. Fuel Additives ""; ""RISK ASSESSMENT OF NANOMATERIALS ""; ""3.1. INTRODUCTION ""

""3.2. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOMATERIALS """"3.3. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF NANOMATERIALS ""; ""3.3.1. Fate of Nanomaterials in Air ""; ""3.3.2. Fate of Nanomaterials in Soil ""; ""3.3.3. Fate of Nanomaterials in Water ""; ""3.3.4 Biodegradation of Nanomaterials ""; ""3.3.5. Bioavailability and Bioaccumulation of Nanomaterials ""; ""3.3.6. Potential for Toxic Transformation Products from Nanomaterials ""; ""3.3.7. Interactions between Nanomaterials and Organic or Inorganic Contaminants: Effects and the Potential for Practical Applications ""

""3.3.8. Applicability of Current Environmental Fate and Transport Models to Nanomaterials """"3.4. ENVIRONMENTAL DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS ""; ""3.5. HUMAN EXPOSURES AND THEIR MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL ""; ""3.5.1. Exposure to Nanomaterials ""; ""3.5.2. Populations and Sources of Exposure ""; ""3.5.2.1. Occupational Exposure ""; ""3.5.2.2. Release and General Population Exposure ""; ""3.5.3. Exposure Routes ""; ""3.5.3.1. Inhalation Exposure ""; ""3.5.3.2. Ingestion Exposure ""; ""3.5.3.3. Dermal Exposure ""; ""3.5.3.4. Ocular Exposure ""

""3.5.4. Exposure Mitigation ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61761-809-8

OCLC:

847378609