Investigating the impact of nanotechnology on environment

In recent decades, nanotechnology has affected different aspects of human being life. This technology has various impacts on economics, production and subsequently environment of each country. Nanotechnology could have both positive and negative impacts on environment. The use of this technology reduces the energy consumption, production of by products and greenhouse gas emission. However, nanoparticles might increase the growth of bacteria which is a threat for both environment and public health.
In the current study using panel data method, the impact of nanotechnology on environment in both developed and developing countries (such as Iran) for a period of 13 years (1997 to 2010) is investigated.
Findings: The results indicated that using nanotechnology in developed countries mitigated the impacts of increased pollution, as a result of economic growth, industrial and population growth on environment; however, in developing countries using this technology did not have significant impacts on environment
Discussion and Counclusion: Due to the significant positive impact and nanotechnology in reducing the pollutants in developed countries can be concluded so what developing countries will also be given to the importance of nanotechnology can be effective in reducing air pollution.