Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Sustainable (or) Green nanotechnology

Sustainable nanotechnology is the development of science and technology within the 1 – 100 nanometer scale, with considerations to the long-term economic viability and a sensible use of natural resources, while minimizing negative effects to human health and the environment. Potential negative effects may be caused by engineered nanomaterials or by anthropogenic changes in the prevalence of naturally occurring nanomaterials. Nanotechnology offers substantial prospects for the development of innovative products and it is expected that the number of nanotechnology-based products will increase in the future.