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challenges because there is little published research on which to base con-
clusions and recommendations. As with any new technology that offers
signifi cant benefi ts to humankind, there are also risks of adverse and unin-
tended consequences with nanotechnology. Interdisciplinary discussions of
ethical and social dimensions of nanotechnology must be respected. Invest-
ment in nanotechnology by governments as well as careful attention to
consequences to human health and the environment are both necessary for
the public to accept and benefi t from commercial products with nanoma-
terials. Nanotechnology will present opportunities to integrate science and
technology with social science and humanities. Education must provide
mechanisms for updating scientists and engineers on new technologies as
well as helping to organize intelligent debates about societal effects of
nanotechnology (Doyle, 2006).

16.8 Acknowledgments
The authors would like to thank Mr Nitesh Goswami, Scientifi c Offi cer C,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India for providing sincere assistance
toward careful editing of this chapter.

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