Comments on: Is nanotechnology poised for the ride of its life? http://2020science.org/2009/08/18/is-nanotechnology-posed-for-the-ride-of-its-life/ Providing a clear perspective on developing science and technology responsibly Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 2020 Science in 2009 – and a chance to win a rather nifty 2020 Science Mug! http://2020science.org/2009/08/18/is-nanotechnology-posed-for-the-ride-of-its-life/#comment-47606 2020 Science in 2009 – and a chance to win a rather nifty 2020 Science Mug! Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:10:31 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=2023#comment-47606 [...] Is nanotechnology poised for the ride of its life? (August 18) [...] [...] Is nanotechnology poised for the ride of its life? (August 18) [...]

]]> By: chaosnet3 http://2020science.org/2009/08/18/is-nanotechnology-posed-for-the-ride-of-its-life/#comment-22852 chaosnet3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:08:25 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=2023#comment-22852 "Some materials begin to exhibit novel physical and chemical properties at the nanoscale. " Pollution of the nanoscales? Via interactions with the nanoscale normal inhabitants, atoms, ions ensuing, which have adverse effects on their environment? The nanoscale environment, the quantum foam even. Interesting thoughts. Exhibit novel physical and chemical properties. Emergent properties? ... The whole scenario to be approached in the same way, as CFCs, CO2 and other pollutants affect the atmoshere? And since you wouldn't expect a balloon, no matter how many, would affect the ozon layer may be nanomaterials should not be .. as nano ... as the technology enables but to a scale preventing any interactions with the usual nanoscale residents. “Some materials begin to exhibit novel physical and chemical properties at the nanoscale. ”

Pollution of the nanoscales? Via interactions with the nanoscale normal inhabitants, atoms, ions ensuing, which have adverse effects on their environment? The nanoscale environment, the quantum foam even. Interesting thoughts.

Exhibit novel physical and chemical properties. Emergent properties? …

The whole scenario to be approached in the same way, as CFCs, CO2 and other pollutants affect the atmoshere? And since you wouldn’t expect a balloon, no matter how many, would affect the ozon layer may be nanomaterials should not be .. as nano … as the technology enables but to a scale preventing any interactions with the usual nanoscale residents.

]]> By: Smokewriting - Another Fine Edition of Me http://2020science.org/2009/08/18/is-nanotechnology-posed-for-the-ride-of-its-life/#comment-22341 Smokewriting - Another Fine Edition of Me Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:59:48 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=2023#comment-22341 [...] the perils of talking carelessly about “nanotechnology” as such. Andrew Maynard points to a new study (link not yet live at time of writing) which suggests that exposure of Chinese [...] [...] the perils of talking carelessly about “nanotechnology” as such. Andrew Maynard points to a new study (link not yet live at time of writing) which suggests that exposure of Chinese [...]

]]> By: New study seeks to link seven cases of ocupational lung disease with nanoparticles and nanotechnology http://2020science.org/2009/08/18/is-nanotechnology-posed-for-the-ride-of-its-life/#comment-22193 New study seeks to link seven cases of ocupational lung disease with nanoparticles and nanotechnology Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:18:04 +0000 http://2020science.org/?p=2023#comment-22193 [...] Is nanotechnology posed for the ride of its life? A caution against overlooking the study’s true relevance in the rush to use it to justify pre-existing positions on nanotechnology [...] [...] Is nanotechnology posed for the ride of its life? A caution against overlooking the study’s true relevance in the rush to use it to justify pre-existing positions on nanotechnology [...]

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