Nanotechnology groups encounter several challenges, including:
- Funding: Securing consistent and adequate funding for long-term research projects can be difficult, particularly in the face of economic downturns. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effective collaboration across different scientific and engineering disciplines requires overcoming communication barriers and differing methodologies. - Regulation and Standardization: Developing standardized methods for characterizing nanomaterials and establishing regulatory frameworks for their safe use is an ongoing challenge. - Public Perception: Addressing public concerns about the safety and ethical implications of nanotechnology is essential for gaining societal acceptance.
