Managing the Life Cycle Risks of Nanomaterials

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) nanotechnology research, development, test & evaluation (RDT&E) programs are exploiting unique properties found at the nanoscale to enhance war fighter and battle systems capabilities. These advances are expected to deliver beneficial technologies for military as well as human health, environmental, commercial, and industrial applications. However, unique properties and behavior found at the nanoscale may also introduce new risks. This report provides the Army with recommendations for evaluating and managing the potential life cycle risks of nanomaterials. The discussions and recommendations are intended to help the Army understand and minimize nanotechnology-related risks and liabilities while also maximizing opportunities associated with using nanomaterials. Since there are numerous nanomaterial types and variations that are likely to have both military and commercial applications, the discussion and recommendations are relevant not only to the Army, but also to the other Services and commercial users.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADB355647

Entities

People

  • Kelly Scanlon
  • Shannon Lloyd

Organizations

  • Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Hygiene
  • Management Personnel
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanotechnology
  • Occupational Safety And Health

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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology