The ability to manipulate matter at the nano-scale promises to unleash enormous potential
for diverse applications and innovations ranging from new materials for textiles, packaging,
and food, to sophisticated medical procedures and treatments. The possibilities of
nanomaterials also bring important economic potential. Both public and private funding have
increased exponentially, as well as the number of patents, and market quotas.
Nanotechnology also carries with it major concerns, such as safety and whether or not it will …