Safety of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology involves manipulating matter at the scale of individual atoms and molecules to create new structures, materials, and devices. This technology has the ability to transform numerous industries and can be applied in various fields, ranging from medicine to manufacturing.
The current and future benefits of nanotechnology encompass traditional sciences like physics and chemistry, which typically do not operate at this scale; research in this area often relies on principles of quantum mechanics for interpretation. Currently, nanotechnology is being used to strengthen and lighten car bodies, enhance the efficiency of batteries and solar panels, create self-cleaning glass, and deliver medications to specific cells within the body.
Health Risks:
The environment and global health organizations in all over the world held conferences to discuss the risks that may result from the use of nanotechnology. last year, the first global meeting was organized in Brussels to discuss nanotechnology damage. The Nanotechnology double-edged sword, Despite its advantages but also the potential risks because of the impact of nanomaterials on human health may also consider.
Nano-particles may have the potential to enter easily into the human body through routes not typically found with other chemicals because of their small size and can spread within the body. You can imagine that the particle size of 300 nm can access easily in the human body cells and the particle size of 70 nm can enter with ease in the nucleus cell. this may show the great danger that possible be exposed to the human. The interaction between the nanoparticles and cells of the human body may happen and lead to poison the cell or change the properties that lead to death. many studies conducted on animals have shown that when exposed nanoparticles enter the body and accumulate in the brain and blood cells, nerves, this means that the nanoparticles are destructive materials to the human body. some scientists showed the fear that nanotechnology will lead.
Safety Guidelines:
Since the safe levels of exposure to nanoparticles are not well understood, it is crucial to adhere to precautionary principles and employ procedures that minimize all routes of exposure (inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion). Accordingly, the guidelines in the centre are provided to aid the students and researchers in conducting safe, environmentally responsible research activities.
