There is a new industrial revolution taking place all around us. The only problem is we can’t see it.
The building blocks, being developed at the cost of billions of dollars by scientists, governments and multinational corporations, are just a few atoms or molecules thick — nanoparticles. Many are less than 100 nanometres (nm) — one-billionth of a metre — thick. A single human red blood cell in comparison is around 500 nm in diametre.
No No, Nano!
(This story appears in the 18 June, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
Its really unfortunate that such an important topic has gone without comments for almost 4 months. This speaks volumes about the awareness about the nanotech and nanoproducts and the impact on the society, particularly human health. I keep delivering talks to create awareness among the masses about the dark side of this technology. I appreciate the effort of the author. My area of research interest is impact of nanoparticles on airborne microorganisms and other biological particles. Dr.K.S.Ramchander Rao Professor and Head Department of Biotechnology Aurora's Technological and Research Institute Uppal Hyderabad
on Oct 2, 2010