Nanotechnology for sustainable development: retrospective and outlook

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The world is facing great challenges in meeting rising demands for basic commodities (e.g., food, water and energy), finished goods (e.g., cell phones, cars and airplanes) and services (e.g., shelter, healthcare and employment) while reducing and minimizing the impact of human activities on Earth's global environment and climate. Nanotechnology has emerged as a versatile platform that could provide efficient, cost-effective and environmentally acceptable solutions to the global sustainability challenges facing society. This special issue of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research is devoted to the utilization of nanotechnology to improve or achieve sustainable development. We highlight recent advances and discuss opportunities of utilizing nanotechnology to address global challenges in (1) water purification, (2) clean energy technologies, (3) greenhouse gases management, (4) materials supply and utilization, and (5) green manufacturing and chemistry. In addition to the technical challenges listed above, we also discuss societal perspectives and provide an outlook of the role of nanotechnology in the convergence of knowledge, technology and society for achieving sustainable development.
Publisher
SPRINGER
Issue Date
2013-11
Language
English
Article Type
Editorial Material
Keywords

ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS; IRON-OXIDE NANOPARTICLES; ZERO-VALENT IRON; WATER-TREATMENT; AQUEOUS-SOLUTION; CO2 CAPTURE; TIO2; MEMBRANES; REMOVAL; PURIFICATION

Citation

JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH, v.15, no.11

ISSN
1388-0764
DOI
10.1007/s11051-013-2044-0
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10203/188507
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