Frontmatter

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
3. Forewords XI
4. Acknowledgments XVII
5. Contents XIX
6. Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
7. Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXIX
8. List of contributing authors XXXIX
9. About the editors XLIII
10. Part I: International reflection
11. 1 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 1
12. Part II: Nanotechnology expansions raising ethical concerns
13. 2 Nanotechnology in agrifood sector: Ethical, regulatory, and governance landscape in EU 25
14. 3 Defining nanoscience and nano-ethics: why does the future need nanoproducts? 59
15. 4 Streaching the notion of moral responsibility in nanoelectronics by appying AI 75
16. 5 Risk screening tools for engineered nanomaterials 89
17. 6 Nano-ethics: A view from a developing country 109
18. Part III: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
19. 7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 121
20. 8 Ethical imperatives towards the development prospects of the triad of Dentistry 4.0, dental engineering, and nanoengineering 157
21. 9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse? 249
22. 10 The broad spectrum of ethics in nanoscience and nanotechnology: A reflection from scientific research to the media 269
23. Part IV: Ethical recommendations for promising technology
24. 11 From big statements to anecdotal and incremental regulation: Nanotechnology and the law in the EU 281
25. 12 Emerging nanoregulations: zapping the mythical absence of nanotechnology law 297
26. 13 Contemporary global bioethical challenges of innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnologies. Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals 311
27. 14 Nanotechnology and ethics in dialogue 325
28. 15 Revitalizing nano-ethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nano-ethics 337
29. 16 Reflections on nano-ethics the way forward toward equitable and safe nanotechnology for all 349
30. Conclusion 355
31. Index 359