Authors : S. A. Mankar and Z. N. Kashmiri
Page Nos : 401-406
Description :
Nanosciences emerges as new dimensions in each and every field of basic and applied sciences. Nanotechnology has the prospective to significantly involve environmental protection through understanding and control of emissions from various sources, development of new tools and technologies that reduce the production of adverse byproducts, and remediation of existing waste sites and polluted water reservoirs. Nanobiotechnologyis biotechnology at the nanoscale. It includes tools and processes of nanotechnology to study and manipulate biological systems. This involves main thrusts of research like nano scales, tools and techniques for Nanoparticles, nanomaterials, and applied nanobiotechnology. In nanobiotechnology, many discoveries has been invented so far and more will be needed for better future. Applications of nanoparticles in the field of medical drug delivery are showing enormous potential for benefit of mankind. Meanwhile lack of information on the fate of nanoparticles (NP) prevents an accurate assessment of their environmental risks. The various types of NP with regard to their fate in aquatic systems and their effects on aquatic organisms and regarding toxicological effects of engineered nanomaterials on humans and the environment is reviewed.
