Dangers of nanotechnology: potential fire concerns and safety frameworks

Author: Dimitrijevic, Dejana

Source: International Journal of Emergency Management, Volume 7, Numbers 3-4, November 2010 , pp. 249-257(9)

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Abstract:

The benefits of engineering of functional systems at the nanometre-scale as one of the key technologies of the 21st century almost always imply grave risks. The increasing speed of nanotechnology commercialisation and development has apparently outstripped the study of health and safety data. A potential hazard of nanopowders that appears to have received little attention so far is their explosivity. It is apparent that there is a general lack of sufficient research activity and understanding of the properties of nanoparticles in the context of their ignition and explosion potential. This paper represents current scientific findings and understandings of the risk of dust explosion of nanomaterials, in particular the multi-walled carbon nanotubes, aluminium nanoparticles and carbon blacks, and presents safety measures in occupational settings.

Keywords: RISK, SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; Security and Emergency Management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEM.2010.037009

Affiliations: 1: Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, 50 Gospodara Vucica St., 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Publication date: 2010-11-01

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The International Journal of Emergency Management is a refereed international journal published to address contingencies and emergencies as well as crisis and disaster management. Coverage includes the issues associated with: storms and flooding; nuclear power accidents; ferry, air and rail accidents; computer viruses; earthquakes etc.
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