Nanotechnology Environmental Health and Safety: Risks, Regulation and Management - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0815515863 ISBN 13: 9780815515869

Casa editrice: William Andrew Pub, 2009

Riassunto

This book tackles the debate over nanotechnology's environmental health and safety (EHS) by thoroughly explaining EHS issues, financial implications, foreseeable risks (i.e. exposure, dose, hazards of nanomaterials), and the implications of occupational hygiene precautions and consumer protections.

Real-world case studies are included, e.g. the discussion of a leading chemical company's unusual pairing with the USA's largest environmental NGO, and an innovative program designed for small- to mid-sized businesses, which became a model approach for proactive nanotechnology EHS risk management.

• Considers the potential of nanotechnology from multiple perspectives (NGO, insurance industry, small business, etc)
• Provides guidance and advice for appropriate, proactive risk management strategies
• Reviews toxicological studies and industrial initiatives, documented with actual case studies
• Of significant interest to CEOs/CTOs of technology companies (SMEs), Health and Safety officers of technology companies (SMEs), Government officials (HSE), Toxicology experts, and venture capitalists

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Matthew Hull is Associate Director for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Virginia Tech’s National Center for Earth and Environmental Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NanoEarth). Hull is also president and owner of NanoSafe, Inc., a provider of nanotechnology human and environmental health and safety services he founded in 2007. He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an MS in Biology from Virginia Tech. He received his BSc In Environmental Science from Ferrum College.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: William Andrew Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0815515863
• ISBN 13: 9780815515869
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 326
• Redattore: Hull Matthew, Bowman Diana