Beyond the Nanoscale

Frontiers, Challenges, and Responsible Innovation
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-25393-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 434 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology

This book offers a forward-looking examination of nanotechnology as it transitions beyond its foundational phase, confronting emerging scientific, ethical, and regulatory challenges while exploring the transformative potential of nanoscale innovation. Spanning breakthroughs in smart materials, nanorobotics, and quantum technologies, the volume highlights how nanotechnology is converging with fields such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and environmental science to reshape industries and societies.

Organized into four thematic sections, the book traces the evolution of nanoscience, analyzes its risks and societal implications, and outlines strategic policy frameworks for sustainable development. Readers will gain insights into health and ecological risks, standardization hurdles, and the need for anticipatory governance. Special attention is given to global collaboration, equitable innovation, and the future of education and workforce development in a nano-enabled world.

Featuring interdisciplinary perspectives from science, engineering, ethics, and policy, this book is an essential reference for researchers, industry professionals, regulators, and graduate students seeking to understand and shape the next phase of nanotechnology.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Choudhury, Moharana

Kulkarni, Shrikaant

Majumdar, Sushobhan

Weitere Mitwirkende

Fabbro, Franco

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foundations of Nano science Milestones Pioneers and the Micro to Nano Evolution.- The Nano scale Realm Quantum Effects Self Assembly and Precision Measurement.- Nanotechnology in Action Breakthroughs in Medicine Electronics Energy and the Environment.- Beyond Nano technology Defining the Post Nano Era and Emerging Paradigms.- Nano Hazards Health risks and toxicity of nanomaterials in biological systems.- Eco Impact of Nanotechnology Environmental Persistence Recycling and Green Solutions.- Measuring the Nano Frontier Standardisation and Metrology Challenges at the Nanoscale.- Ethics at the Nanoscale Legal Social and Ethical Challenges of Nanotechnology.- The Nano Frontier Smart Materials Nanorobotics and Quantum Technologies.- Converging Frontiers Nanotechnology s Role in Biotechnology AI and the Future of Industry.- Nanotechnology in the Market Trends Adoption and the Future of Innovation Ecosystems.- Shaping the Future Education Skills and Policy for Nanotechnology Workforce Development.- Regulating the Nano Future Risk Governance and Global Policy Strategies.- Assessing the Nano Impact Socio conomic Models Readiness Metrics and Participatory Frameworks.- Global Nano Governance Collaboration Technology Transfer and Equity in Innovation.- Charting a Responsible Future Strategic Foresight and Policy for Sustainable Nanotechnology.

Über Autor(innen)

Moharana Choudhury is an Indian researcher and environmentalist currently serving as Research Coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division of Voice of Environment, a scientific and environmental research organization based in Guwahati, Assam, India. He has over 14 years of experience in environmental research and government-supported scientific projects. He began his career as a Research Intern at the National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi, and later served as a Junior Research Fellow at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (Department of Space, Government of India/ISRO). His work focuses on environmental conservation, sustainable development, wetland and heritage site management, and initiatives addressing single-use plastic pollution, particularly in Assam. He has authored or edited 15+ books, published over 45 research articles and 65 book chapters, and serves as an editor and reviewer for major international publishers, including Elsevier, Springer, the Royal Society of Chemistry, Wiley, CRC Press, and Frontiers. He is actively involved in environmental awareness, research dissemination, and advocacy for environmental education in India. He holds an MSc from Gurukul Kangri University, as well as postgraduate qualifications in GIS, environmental management, and rural development from North Eastern Hill University, Tezpur University, and the National Institute of Rural Development, respectively.

Shrikaant Kulkarni is an Adjunct Professor at the Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, and Lincoln University College, Malaysia. Over a career spanning four decades, he has worked across chemistry, engineering, management, and emerging technologies. His research and supervision cover engineering chemistry, green chemistry, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering materials, industrial organization, management and economics, advanced AI, and educational technology. He has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers and frequently serves as an invited speaker and resource person at international conferences and faculty development programs, including a UNESCO-invited lecture on green chemistry education. Dr. Kulkarni has published more than 100 research papers in reputable journals and conference proceedings, edited 65 books, and authored over 100 book chapters, as well as four textbooks in engineering chemistry. He holds MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry along with additional master’s degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. He has two published patents, along with two pending grant.

Sushobhan Majumdar is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya, affiliated with Bankura University, India. He holds a PhD in Geography and a Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from Jadavpur University, and a postgraduate degree from Presidency University, Kolkata. With over 14 years of experience, his research focuses on urban and social geography, regional planning, transport geography, spatial intelligence, and geospatial technologies. He currently serves as a Reviewing Editor and Book Reviewer for Springer and contributes as an editor and reviewer for several international publishers, including Elsevier, the Royal Society of Chemistry, CRC Press, Wiley Scrivener, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Frontiers, and AAP Press. Dr. Majumdar is the Co-Principal Investigator of a major research project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). He has edited more than 18 scholarly books, published over 60 journal articles and more than 95 book chapters, and presented his work at over 35 national and international conferences. He has also delivered numerous invited lectures at academic institutions and professional programs. He is an active member of the Geographical Society of India, the Regional Science Association of India (RSAI), the Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG), and the National Association of Geographers of India (NAGI).