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EgyptThe National Academies Forum for the National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce

Report Title:	Environmental, Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of the Development of Nanotechnologies in Australia
Report ID:	118
Date:	4/1/2006
Report Type:	Research Report
URL:	[NanoreportNAF27June.pdf]
Country:	Australia
Organization:	The National Academies Forum for the National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce
Summary:	The Australian National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce commissioned the National Academies Forum to provide expert opinions on environmental, social, legal, and ethical issues stemming from nanotechnology. This report details the state of the nanotechnology industry, identifies such issues, and makes recommendations. For example, areas such as nanoelectronics and nanophotonics do not present significant risk during fabrication and use, but new regulations may be needed to address disposal. Other areas, such as nanobiotechnology, may have higher risks and these applications should be limited until sufficient research has been completed. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed, including the potential future use of nanomaterials to create human performance enhancing implants.

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