"Nanotechnology: A Potential Solution to Civilization's Challenges or a Threat to Humanity?"

Abstract

Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have found widespread applications across various sectors of agriculture, including crop production, animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, veterinary medicine, processing industry, and agricultural machinery production. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the utilization of nanotechnology in agriculture, while also addressing the associated risks and safety considerations. The current global population of 7.8 billion is anticipated to reach 8.6 billion by 2030, 9.8 billion by 2050, and 11.2 billion by 2100. This population growth poses a significant challenge to food security, necessitating the development of new systems for the sustainable production of food, water, and energy. However, the pursuit of increased food production is not without its challenges, as it requires the utilization of natural resources, land, and water. Consequently, the scientific community must explore novel paradigms and practices to address the complex and diverse problems that arise in this context. In the future, the world's agricultural systems will be under pressure to adapt to global climate change. Nanotechnology, as a rapidly evolving field, offers promising tools to enhance agriculture and food processing. These
tools have the potential to increase food production sustainably and protect crops from pests. Nanotechnology has emerged as a crucial and exciting area of knowledge, spanning physics, chemistry,biology, and engineering. The high expectations associated with nanotechnology stem from its capacity to deliver rapid breakthroughs and novel directions in technical development across various domains.