Innovative and responsible governance of nanotechnology for societal development

Mihail C. Roco; Barbara Harthorn; David Guston; Philip Shapira

doi:10.1007/s11051-011-0454-4

Innovative and responsible governance of nanotechnology for societal development

Mihail C. Roco, Barbara Harthorn, David Guston, Philip Shapira

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Abstract

Governance of nanotechnology is essential for realizing economic growth and other societal benefits of the new technology, protecting public health and environment, and supporting global collaboration and progress. The article outlines governance principles and methods specific for this emerging field. Advances in the last 10 years, the current status and a vision for the next decade are presented based on an international study with input from over 35 countries.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	3557-3590
Number of pages	34
Journal	Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Volume	13
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-011-0454-4
State	Published - Sep 1 2011

Keywords

Ethical and legal aspects
International perspective
Nanoscale science and engineering
Nanotechnology innovation and commercialization
Nanotechnology market
Public participation
Responsible development, Global governance, Emerging technologies
Societal implications

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Bioengineering
Chemistry(all)
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Modeling and Simulation
Materials Science(all)
Condensed Matter Physics

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