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power of nanotechnology lies in its capacity to act as a platform technology, enabling
breakthroughs in various fields. Particularly, nanometer-scale structures and functions
integrated with new advanced micro-systems and micro-technologies will have a
significant impact on the development of new products and production technologies for
nearly all industrial branches. However, nanotechnologies also raise many concerns
about their potential risks to both human and natural ecosystems; unleashing NMs and
nanoproducts prematurely could unintentionally lead to new health and environmental
hazards. There is an urgent need for research on the ethical, legal, and social
implications of nanotechnology and nanoproducts.

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