This book charts the development of nanotechnology in relation to society from the early years of the twenty-first century. It offers a sustained analysis of th

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 an

This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opp

Advances in nanotechnology are transforming the ways of creating materials and products, leading society to the threshold of a second industrial revolution. How