Environmental Implications
Overview: Nano.gov provides a summary for Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications of Nanomaterials issues and numerous related resources. Link
Reading list: FutureForAll.org provides a reading list on nano-risks. Link
Nanotechnology and the environment: Link
Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology — An Update: Link
Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology and Its Products: Link
Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Link
Nanotechnology: Environmental, Health and Safety Issues: Link
Evaluating nanotechnology opportunities and risks through integration of life-cycle and risk assessment: Link
Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology: National Nanotechnology Initiative Funding, 2000−2004: Link
Ray, P. C., Yu, H., & Fu, P. P. (2009). Toxicity and environmental risks of nanomaterials: challenges and future needs. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part C, Environmental Carcinogenesis & Ecotoxicology Reviews, 27(1), 1–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/10590500802708267
Nanotechnology and the environment – Hazard potentials and risks: Link
Health Implications
The Health Impact of Nanotechnology: Link
Preventing Adverse Health Effects from Nanotechnology: Link
Xia, T., Li, N., & Nel, A. E. (2009) Potential health impact of nanoparticles. Annual Review of Public Health, 30, 137–150. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.031308.100155
Teow, Y., Asharani, P. V., Hande, M. P., & Valiyaveettil, S. (2011). Health impact and safety of engineered nanomaterials. Chemical Communications, 47(25), 7025–7038. https://doi.org/10.1039/C0CC05271J
Societal Implications
Broader societal issues of nanotechnology: Link
Environmental and Societal Impact of Nanotechnology: Link
What is the Societal Impact of Nanotechnology? Link
Instructional Resources
nanoHUB: An online repository that provides ethics instructional resources: Link
The Nano-ethics group: A research & education organization provides a reading list of nano-ethics related publications from that organization. Link
Responsible Conduct of Research by David Mogk, Montana State University: Link
Ethics and Professionalism in Nanotechnology by David Mogk, Montana State University: Link
A 7-Step Guide to Ethical Decision-Making, by David Mogk, Montana State University: Link
Websites to Follow
Nano.gov: The official site for National Nanotechnology Initiative. Link
Sustainable Nano: A blog by the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology. Link
AZoNano: A leading online publication for the nanotechnology community. Link
