PERSPECTIVE article
Front. Nanotechnol.
Sec. Nanomaterials
Volume 7 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fnano.2025.1524578
This article is part of the Research TopicEmerging Leaders in NanotechnologyView all 6 articles
Shaping the Future of Nanotechnology: A Perspective on Education, Dissemination and Ethics
Provisionally accepted
- 1Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- 2Scientific and Technological Centers, University of Barcelona, Barcelone, Spain
- 3University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Considering the potential economic, technological, and scientific impacts, Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (N&N) have sparked interest across numerous sectors of society. The anticipated benefits in areas such as manufacturing, water and environmental pollutant purification, improvements in energy production, storage and distribution systems, and enhancements in food and health systems, among others, suggest that the development and exploitation of new nanomaterials, nanotools, and nanodevices could have an impact of billions of euros in the next decade.Disseminating and educating about nanoscience and nanotechnology (N&N) presents significant challenges. The subject is inherently complex and characterized by dense terminology. Additionally, the nanoscale dimension introduces unique dissemination difficulties. For instance, materials at this scale are only observable with highly sophisticated instruments, necessitating that audiences comprehend concepts of objects they cannot directly see. Nevertheless, the widespread presence of nanoscale products offers compelling examples that can facilitate the dissemination of nanotechnologies.The highly anticipated nanotechnological revolution of the 21st century raises numerous questions that delve into the essence of both the nanotechnological phenomenon and the human condition. What truly distinguishes nanotechnology, and what challenges does this innovation pose for humanity? Unlike previous technologies, discussions about new technologies now commence at their inception, enabling proactive measures. It is crucial to strike a balance, avoiding both excessive optimism and dire pessimism. Nanotechnology initiatives, regarded as highly significant social activities in today’s world, necessitate careful consideration. This perspective urges us to adopt appropriate ethical frameworks to effectively address the challenges posed by nanotechnologies.
Keywords: Education1, Ethics, dissemiantion3, nanoesucation4, nanoethics, Nanotechnology
Received: 07 Nov 2024; Accepted: 28 Apr 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Diaz Marcos and Mendoza Gonzálvez. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Jordi Diaz Marcos, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Catalonia, Spain
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