If nanotechnology is to be used safely then we need to undertake a life cycle assessment of nanotechnology - this was stated by a team of European and U.S experts. With nanotechnology expanding with every passing year researchers say that there are various uncertainties with regards to the impact which nanotechnology could have on human health and environment.
Andrew Maynard, Chief scientist, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies stated:
The lack of toxicity data specific to nanomaterials is a repeating theme in this and in other studies related to nanotech environmental, health, and safety concerns. Nanotechnology is no longer a scientific curiosity. Its products are in the workplace, the environment, and home.
In case we would like to extract benefits from nanotechnology then the government needs to take responsibility and it should come up with an effective risk research strategy and funding in order to realize this objective. I surely agree and this should happen as early as possible or the damages could be lot more.
Via postchronicle
