Nanotechnology: A New Technological Revolution in the 21st Century

Wennersten, Ronald; Fidler, Jan; Spitsyna, Anna

doi:10.1007/978-1-84800-131-2_57

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Section: Nanotechnology‐based Opportunities In Crop Protectionmentioning

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“…The rapid expansion of nanotechnology has founded a global scientific revolution in the 21st century, driven by multiple factors, including the interdisciplinary nature of the field, nanoscale phenomena, and increased interest between academics and enterprises. 99 Nanotechnology applications are already being explored in biomedicine, diagnosis and antibacterial treatments; however, their implementation in crop protection is relatively recent. Specifically, in agriculture, nanotechnological innovations are of prime importance with regard to addressing global challenges such as population growth, climate change, toxicity of agrochemicals, and the limited availability of minerals.…”

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Recent developments in nanotechnology transforming the agricultural sector: a transition replete with opportunities

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The applications and benefits of nanotechnology in the agricultural sector have attracted considerable attention, particularly in the invention of unique nanopesticides and nanofertilisers. The contemporary developments in nanotechnology are acknowledged and the most significant opportunities awaiting the agriculture sector from the recent scientific and technical literature are addressed. This review discusses the significance of recent trends in nanomaterial-based sensors available for the sustainable management of agricultural soil, as well as the role of nanotechnology in detection and protection against plant pathogens, and for food quality and safety. Novel nanosensors have been reported for primary applications in improving crop practices, food quality, and packaging methods, thus will change the agricultural sector for potentially better and healthier food products. Nanotechnology is well-known to play a significant role in the effective management of phytopathogens, nutrient utilisation, controlled release of pesticides, and fertilisers. Research and scientific gaps to be overcome and fundamental questions have been addressed to fuel active development and application of nanotechnology. Together, nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology offer a plethora of opportunities, proving a viable alternative in the agriculture and food processing sector, by providing a novel and advanced solutions. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.

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Section: Nanotechnology‐based Opportunities In Crop Protectionmentioning

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Section: Nanotechnology-based Opportunities In Crop Protectionmentioning

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Recent developments in nanotechnology transforming the agricultural sector: a transition replete with opportunities

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“…Nanotechnology is one of the most rapidly developing disciplines of science and technology. It was the reason for the global industrial revolution of the 21st century [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ]. At present, this is a leading technology within various research areas, such as: physics, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, medicine, materials and biomedical engineering, electronics, optoelectronics, mechatronics, spintronics, energy generation, food and agriculture, environmental protection, and interdisciplinary fields [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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“…Nanotechnology enables the application of nanomaterials to create innovative products, devices, and complex systems that make use of material properties in the nano-scale [ 11 ]. Products developed and created thanks to the use of nanotechnology are present in all aspects related to the human activity on Earth and in the outer space [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 ]. The current research concerning the applications of nanotechnology in the broadly understood catalysis, optoelectronics, microelectronics, biomedicine and pharmacy concentrate on the control of the physicochemical properties of nanostructures (NSs) [ 68 , 69 ], including of the nano zinc oxide (ZnO) [ 70 ].…”

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A Review of Microwave Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials: Reactants, Process Parameters and Morphologies

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Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a multifunctional material due to its exceptional physicochemical properties and broad usefulness. The special properties resulting from the reduction of the material size from the macro scale to the nano scale has made the application of ZnO nanomaterials (ZnO NMs) more popular in numerous consumer products. In recent years, particular attention has been drawn to the development of various methods of ZnO NMs synthesis, which above all meet the requirements of the green chemistry approach. The application of the microwave heating technology when obtaining ZnO NMs enables the development of new methods of syntheses, which are characterised by, among others, the possibility to control the properties, repeatability, reproducibility, short synthesis duration, low price, purity, and fulfilment of the eco-friendly approach criterion. The dynamic development of materials engineering is the reason why it is necessary to obtain ZnO NMs with strictly defined properties. The present review aims to discuss the state of the art regarding the microwave synthesis of undoped and doped ZnO NMs. The first part of the review presents the properties of ZnO and new applications of ZnO NMs. Subsequently, the properties of microwave heating are discussed and compared with conventional heating and areas of application are presented. The final part of the paper presents reactants, parameters of processes, and the morphology of products, with a division of the microwave synthesis of ZnO NMs into three primary groups, namely hydrothermal, solvothermal, and hybrid methods.

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“…It is difficult to overstate the expectations that have surrounded the emergence of nanotechnology in recent years. It has been hailed as the next industrial revolution comparable to electrification or the steam engine [ 35 , 39 , 53 ], providing unparalleled technological and social progress in almost any field imaginable. Nanotechnologies are repeatedly claimed to provide radical advances in medical diagnosis and treatment [ 31 ], electronics [ 1 ], cheap sustainable energy [ 8 ], environmental remediation [ 21 ], more powerful IT capabilities [ 3 ], and improved consumer products [ 25 ].…”

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Multidisciplinary Engagement with Nanoethics Through Education—The Nanobio-RAISE Advanced Courses as a Case Study and Model

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This paper presents and evaluates two advanced courses organised in Oxford as part of the European project Nanobio-RAISE and suggests using their format to encourage multidisciplinary engagement between nanoscientists and nanoethicists. Several nanoethicists have recently identified the need for ‘better’ ethics of emerging technologies, arguing that ethical reflection should become part and parcel of the research and development (R&D) process itself. Such new forms of ethical deliberation, it is argued, transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and require the active engagement and involvement of both nanoethicists and nanoscientists with the broader issues surrounding technological developments. Whereas significant research efforts into multi- and interdisciplinary collaborations during R&D processes are now emerging, opportunities for encouraging multidisciplinary engagement through education have remained relatively underexplored. This paper argues that educational programmes could be a natural extension of ongoing collaborative research efforts ‘in the lab’ and analyses how the Nanobio-RAISE courses could be used as a model for course development. In addition to exploring how the elements that were conducive to multidisciplinary engagement in this course could be preserved in future courses, this paper suggests shifting the emphasis from public communication towards ethical deliberation. Further course work could thus build capacity among both nanoscientists and nanoethicists for doing ‘better’ nanoethics.

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Nanotechnology: A New Technological Revolution in the 21st Century

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Recent developments in nanotechnology transforming the agricultural sector: a transition replete with opportunities

Recent developments in nanotechnology transforming the agricultural sector: a transition replete with opportunities

A Review of Microwave Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials: Reactants, Process Parameters and Morphologies

Multidisciplinary Engagement with Nanoethics Through Education—The Nanobio-RAISE Advanced Courses as a Case Study and Model

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