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Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020 pp 221–259Cite as

Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Environment, Water, Food, Minerals, and Climate

Part of the Science Policy Reports book series (SCIPOLICY,volume 1)

Abstract

The global sustainability challenges facing the world are complex and involve multiple interdependent areas. Chapter “Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Envi­ron­ment, Water, Food, Minerals, and Climate” focuses on sustainable nanotechnology solutions for a clean environment, water resources, food supply, mineral resources, green manufacturing, habitat, transportation, climate change, and biodiversity. It also discusses nanotechnology-based energy solutions in terms of their interdependence with other sustainability target areas such as water, habitat, transportation, and climate change. Chapter “Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Energy Conversion, Storage, and Conservation” is dedicated to energy resources.

Keywords

  • Nanomaterials
  • Water filtration
  • Clean environment
  • Food and agricultural systems
  • Minerals
  • Climate change
  • Transportation
  • Biodiversity
  • Green manufacturing
  • Geoengineering
  • International perspective

*  With contributions from: André Nel, Mark Shannon, Nora Savage, Norman Scott, James Murday.

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