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What makes the issue of nano-devices ethically speculative?
The cost of nano-devices and nano surgery tools, along with the unknown technical capacity of these devices and tools.
Why is it difficult to predict the toxicity of nanomaterials?
The qualitative and quantitative properties of nanomaterials change in comparison to their macro-sized condition.
What is the main impact of nanotechnological improvements on health systems?
Shift towards patient care at home rather than at hospitals.
What is one key requirement for physicians in the field of nanomedicine?
Sufficient technical knowledge for applying nanotechnological applications correctly.
What is a significant societal issue related to nanotechnology in developing countries?
The process cycle of nanotechnology involving production, marketing, and consumption of nano-products.
What are some managerial issues that companies and countries need to consider when dealing with nanotechnology?
Production of nanoparticles, maintaining quality and safety, reducing risk factors
How can photocatalysis be applied in the food industry?
By using nanoparticles like Tio2, ZnO, SnO to degrade toxic pesticides and using quantum dots to detect pathogens without side effects.
What is the purpose of E-NOSE device in the food industry?
To detect the smell of food spoilage.
How does algal filtration work in the context of waste water treatment?
Algae are grown in a mesh-like structure to capture microorganisms from wastewater, with nanoparticles attached to the algal filter working against the trapped microorganisms.
What are some safety considerations related to the manipulation of atoms in nanotechnology?
Avoiding the production of reactive nanoparticles that could harm humans, soil microorganisms, animals, plants, and the ecosystem.
Explore ethical considerations and challenges in the field of nanomedicine, focusing on the cost, technical capacity, and toxicity of nano-devices and tools. Delve into the futuristic implications of applying nanotechnological applications in medicine.
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