Nanotechnology: Benefits and Dangers
Assessment Task 1 for SLE155: Essential Skills in Bioscience
Part A: Bibliography
George, S., Ho, S., Wong, E., Tan, T., Verma, N., Aitken, R., Riediker, M., Cummings, C., Yu, L., Wang, Z., Zink, D., Ng, Z., Loo, S. and Ng, K., 2015. The multi-facets of sustainable nanotechnology – Lessons from a nanosafety symposium. Nanotoxicology, 9(3), pp.404-406.
Li, Y. and Boraschi, D., 2016. Endotoxin contamination: a key element in the interpretation of nanosafety studies. Nanomedicine, 11(3), pp.269-287.
Oberdörster, G., Oberdörster, E. and Oberdörster, J., 2005. Nanotoxicology: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles. Environmental Health Perspectives, …show more content…
Nanotechnology studies the application of nano-sized materials for use across different scientific fields.
What are some benefits of nanotechnology?
A core characteristic of nanotechnology and nanoparticles are their small size. With an increased surface area material can increase their reactivity whilst using fewer materials. Nanotechnology can be used in many different areas, such as, medicine, agriculture and cosmetics.
Are there dangers or risks associated with Nanotechnology?
Organ dysfunction can occur in animals, nanoparticles can easily enter the bloodstream through inhalation or the skin due to their small size. (Raj et al., 2012)
Thesis: This essay will show that the benefits of nanotechnology outweigh its dangers, which can be controlled or lessened through research.
Body 1- Benefits in Medicine and Agriculture.
Radioactive gold nanotechnology has shown anti-tumor properties towards breast, lung, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, pancreatic and prostate tumors. (Katti, 2016)
Gold, silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles can be utilised in agriculture. Titanium oxide nanomaterials improve crop yield and germination. Silver nanoparticles can add antifungal and antimicrobial coatings to plants including their seeds, and wood. (Sadeghi et al.,
Assessment Task 1 for SLE155: Essential Skills in Bioscience
Part A: Bibliography
George, S., Ho, S., Wong, E., Tan, T., Verma, N., Aitken, R., Riediker, M., Cummings, C., Yu, L., Wang, Z., Zink, D., Ng, Z., Loo, S. and Ng, K., 2015. The multi-facets of sustainable nanotechnology – Lessons from a nanosafety symposium. Nanotoxicology, 9(3), pp.404-406.
Li, Y. and Boraschi, D., 2016. Endotoxin contamination: a key element in the interpretation of nanosafety studies. Nanomedicine, 11(3), pp.269-287.
Oberdörster, G., Oberdörster, E. and Oberdörster, J., 2005. Nanotoxicology: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles. Environmental Health Perspectives, …show more content…
Nanotechnology studies the application of nano-sized materials for use across different scientific fields.
What are some benefits of nanotechnology?
A core characteristic of nanotechnology and nanoparticles are their small size. With an increased surface area material can increase their reactivity whilst using fewer materials. Nanotechnology can be used in many different areas, such as, medicine, agriculture and cosmetics.
Are there dangers or risks associated with Nanotechnology?
Organ dysfunction can occur in animals, nanoparticles can easily enter the bloodstream through inhalation or the skin due to their small size. (Raj et al., 2012)
Thesis: This essay will show that the benefits of nanotechnology outweigh its dangers, which can be controlled or lessened through research.
Body 1- Benefits in Medicine and Agriculture.
Radioactive gold nanotechnology has shown anti-tumor properties towards breast, lung, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, pancreatic and prostate tumors. (Katti, 2016)
Gold, silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles can be utilised in agriculture. Titanium oxide nanomaterials improve crop yield and germination. Silver nanoparticles can add antifungal and antimicrobial coatings to plants including their seeds, and wood. (Sadeghi et al.,