ABSTRACT
In the scope of this book, the direct and indirect impacts of
current and future products, production processes, and services of
nanotechnology on the energy sector are analysed and evaluated.
Chapter 4.2 gives an overview of the environmental impact and en-
ergy demand of nanotechnology. The potential analysis begins with
the evaluation of the possible impacts on a changing energy demand
as well as the required energy sources by identifying the status quo
and the possible direct and indirect impacts of nanotechnology on
all branches of industry, i.e., the change in energy demand as well as
reduction potentials and possible efficiency enhancements. Indirect
influences refer to the use of products, applications and services
based on nanotechnologies (see Figure 4.1).
