USEFULNESS OF NANOPARTICLES TO HUMAN AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

In recent years, some devices and tools developed by nanotechnology such as nanodevices, nanocapsules etc. being used to detect and treat the plant diseases, delivery of active components to the desired target sites, treatment of waste water and also to enhance the absorption of nutrients in plants. The targeted delivery of nanoparticles not only reduces the damage to non- target plant tissues, but also minimizes the amount of harmful chemicals that pollutes the environment. Hence, this technology is not only eco-friendly but also helps in reducing the environmental pollutants. There are some specific nanoproducts that have been developed for using as soil-enhancer products which promote the even distribution of water and storage. Thus, useful in water saving. Besides, some of the important developments in production of nanotechnology products like nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanofibers, nanotubes, etc. with unique physical, mechanical and chemical properties which make them electrochemically active. Such devices play vital role in plants and animal breedings (Prasanna, 2007), genetic engineering and also have been applied in biochemical sensors due to rapid response along with high sensitivity.