Nanotechnology Project

Publications

Publications

Project Reports

  • July 1, 2007 Where Does the Nano Go? End-of-Life Regulation of Nanotechnologies PEN 10, July 2007 All materials and products eventually come to the end of their useful life, and those made with nanotechnology are no different. This means that engineered nanomaterials will ultimately enter the waste stream and find their way into landfills or incinerators—and eventually into the air, soil and water. As a result, it is important to consider how various forms of nanomaterials will be disposed of and treated at the end of their use, and how the regulatory system will treat such materials at the various stages of their lifecycle. Linda K. Breggin, John Pendergrass
  • May 1, 2007 EPA and Nanotechnology: Oversight for the 21st Century PEN 9, May 2007 As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently stated, nanotechnology has evolved from a futuristic idea to watch to a current issue to address. A new report by J. Clarence (Terry) Davies considers various oversight tools for dealing with nanotechnology and proposes a number of action steps for government, industry, and other stakeholders. J. Clarence Davies
  • April 1, 2007 Green Nanotechnology: It’s Easier Than You Think (Report) PEN 8, April 2007 The ability to eliminate waste and toxins from production processes early on, to create more efficient and flexible solar panels, and to remove contaminants from water is becoming an exciting reality with nanotechnology. This “green nanotechnology” involves designing nanoproducts for the environment and with the environment in mind. Last spring, stakeholders came together to participate in a series of dialogues on the topic, hosted by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies. This report highlights the research breakthroughs, industry perspectives, and policy options discussed at those meetings. Karen F. Schmidt
  • March 1, 2007 NanoFrontiers: Visions for the Future of Nanotechnology (Report) PEN6, March 2007 Controlling the properties and behavior of matter at the smallest scale—in effect, “domesticating atoms”—can help to overcome some of the world’s biggest challenges, concludes a new report on how diverse experts view the future of nanotechnology. This publication highlights the findings of a Washington, DC meeting organized by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies Karen Schmidt
  • March 1, 2007 Nanotechnology and Life Cycle Assessment: A Systems Approach to Nanotechnology and the Environment Synthesis of results obtained at a workshop in Washington, DC, October 2006
  • March 1, 2007 Thinking Big About Things Small: Creating an Effective Oversight System for Nanotechnology PEN 7, March 2007 Mark Greenwood
  • October 1, 2006 Regulating the Products of Nanotechnology: Does FDA Have the Tools it Needs? PEN 5, October 2006 Michael R. Taylor
  • September 1, 2006 Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Production: Anticipated Applications PEN 4, September 2006 Thanks to nanotechnology, tomorrow’s food will be designed by shaping molecules and atoms. Jennifer Kuzma, Peter VerHage
  • July 1, 2006 Nanotechnology: A Research Strategy for Addressing Risk PEN 3, July 2006 This report by Dr. Andrew Maynard proposes a comprehensive framework for systematically exploring possible risks. Andrew D. Maynard
  • January 11, 2006 Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology PEN 2, January 2006 J. Clarence Davies