Researchers have designed a rapid nano-filter that can clean dirty water over 100 times faster than current technology. Simple to make and simple to scale up, the technology harnesses naturally occurring nano-structures that grow on liquid metals. The RMIT University and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers behind the innovation have shown it … Continued
Nanotechnologies is a rapid expanding field of research and businesses. This gives a lot of new opportunities for a more sustainable world. But how do Civil Society Organisations (CSO) keep pace with these new developments? How do citizens balance benefit and risk? And how can CSO’s play a role in this wide range of societal … Continued
The CNS-ASU* has offered their best questions and answers on nanotechnology in society Many believe that nanotechnology will become one of the most significant scientific and industrial transformations of the 21st century. Like electricity, automobiles, and computers, nanotechnology may change our economy and our jobs, our air and our water, our play and even our … Continued
The following section sets out requirements – both substantive and procedural – necessary for the implementation of a co-creation exercise. Substantive requirements refer to issues such as motivation, shared goal, and the topic around which stakeholders mobilise, while procedural requirements address issues including appropriate facilitation, transparency, engaging modes of collaboration, and so on. These are … Continued
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In the energy sector, many developments in nanomaterials and nano-related products are enabling new applications. For instance, insulating materials, nano-powered sensors or queantum dots. The technologies which are under development are expected to transform the energy sector from a fossil-based to a renewable-based sector. Where the most relevant impacts are expected from the application in the … Continued
The CNS-ASU* has offered their best questions and answers on nanotechnology in society Many believe that nanotechnology will become one of the most significant scientific and industrial transformations of the 21st century. Like electricity, automobiles, and computers, nanotechnology may change our economy and our jobs, our air and our water, our play and even our … Continued
The aim of the GoNano project is to promote responsiveness in research and innovation on nanotechnologies through societal engagement. In order to highlight the potential applications with significant impact on society and issues relevant to discuss in public debates, stakeholders in R&I were interviewed. The specific issues related to the energy sector can be divided … Continued
“The interesting question in the debate about nanotechnology is about trust and acceptance on a societal level. You do not want to get a polarized debate on nanotechnology, between believers and non‐believers. […] within the medical area these types of polarized discussions are less apparent as people have a much higher acceptance when the innovation can actually help them. … Continued
The Go-Nano project consists out of a series of workshops which will identify and apply public values in the development process of nanotechnologies. In order to get a grasp on which societal issues might arise during the workshops, stakeholders with different roles in the Research and Innovation value chain were interviewed. Two main topics … Continued