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We present Advanced Sciences Convergence (ASC) to develop a risk assessment methodology of nanomaterials towards environmental health and safety from an applications perspective. This enables nanomaterials to be examined more effectively because applications depend on risk assessments by potential users who are likely to display a range of risk thresholds. Results of certain tools, such as TechFARM™, ADAMS™, and NESTS™ are discussed in the context of societal benefits that nanotechnology may offer. Strategic decision-making requires a knowledge base, analytical capability, foresight, risk-assessment, and optimization. The methodology and results presented here will assist strategic policy implications of the use of nanomaterials and their environment, health, and safety (EHS) implications. The basic premise of the methodology is to provide a vision into the future by scientific and cross-validated models that can address the contingent nature of many of these applications, and thereby help us prepare for and so help to mitigate whatever risks or be more ready to act on opportunities that may arise.
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Smith, J.E., Vaseashta, A. (2013). Advanced Sciences Convergence to Analyze Impact of Nanomaterials on Environment, Health and Safety. In: Vaseashta, A., Khudaverdyan, S. (eds) Advanced Sensors for Safety and Security. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7003-4_7
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