The GoNano project is built on the assumption that nanotechnologies are more likely to gain broad acceptance if they take public values and concerns into account at early stages of innovation. To test this hypothesis, GoNano will organise co-creation processes in different areas of nanotechnological application (Food, Health, and Energy), combining online consultations, face-to-face … Continued
From ultra-fast charging batteries to the latest treatments against disease, nanotechnology is enabling scientists and engineers to achieve things that used to be incomprehensible. RMIT Europe, as part of the European research project GoNano and in collaboration with CCiT from the University of Barcelona, is hosting an interactive one-day citizen workshop on the future of … Continued
The most relevant developments in nanomaterials and nano-related products that are enabling new applications in the energy sector are: Insulating materials Nano powered sensors/activators Isolated carbon nanotubes Quantum dots Nano-based silicon semiconductors (nanoelectronics) Nanostructures at material interfaces in batteries “The main societal effect will be big changes in employment and energy distribution. Jobs in energy … Continued
“The most important thing to explore would be the holistic blueprint of our future energy model.” [Public research] Specific societal issues that could be related to the use of nanotechnologies in the energy sector: Safety and security Substitution of raw materials: nanotechnologies could substitute critical raw materials and convert production processes now employing toxic materials (e.g. replacing … Continued