"Nanotechnology: Global Strategies, Industry Trends and Applications" by Jurgen Schulte

Outlining developing trends, emerging opportunities, associated risks and future applications, this book is essential reading for professionals, prospective investors and policy makers who need an accessible introduction to the topic.



This book highlights the growing information need in this area, presenting readers with an insider’s view of the opportunities and risks associated with the development of nanotechnology initiatives. It is ideal for executives and investors with limited understanding of the technology itself who need to know how it will impact on them and what the future developments are likely to be.

Written by leading authorities from around the world, Nanotechnology: Applications and Trends provides a unique global perspective on this hot new area of research and development.

The rapid growth of miniaturisation to meet the demand for increasingly smart devices is driving global investment in a wide range of industries such as IT, electronics, energy, biotechnology and materials science.

Nanotechnology: Global Strategies, Industry Trends and Applications, written by experts from Asia, Europe and the USA, gives a comprehensive and important global perspective on nanotechnology.

The book is divided into 3 parts:
• National Nanotechnology Initiatives in Asia, Europe and the USAexplores the current status of nanotechnology in China, Korea, Europe and the USA.
• Investing in Nanotechnology provides practical information about the opportunities and risks involved in nanotechnology and predictions for future growth.
• Frontiers of Nanotechnology discusses future applications of the technology and the real-world issues surrounding these.

Contents
List of Contributors
Foreword
Hiroyuki Yoshikawa
Introduction: Movements in Nanotechnology
Jurgen Schulte
Part One: National Nanotechnology Initiatives
in Asia, Europe and the US
1 Scientific Development and Industrial Application
of Nanotechnology in China
Hongchen Gu and Jurgen Schulte
1.1 Policy and Objective of Nanotechnology Development in China
1.1.1 General Strategy
1.1.2 Research Objectives within the Tenth Five-Year Plan
1.2 Application of Nanotechnology
1.2.1 Materials Processing
1.2.2 Nanochip Fabrication and Integration
1.2.3 Nanochip Processing Methods
1.3 Analysis and Characterization of Structure and Function
1.3.1 National Safety
1.3.2 Technology Transfer and Applications of Nanomaterials
and Nanochips
1.3.3 Building Basic Nanotechnology Centres and an R&D Base
1.4 Main Policy and Measures
1.4.1 Enhance Leadership and Coordination
of Nanotechnology R&D
1.4.2 Implementation of National Nanotechnology Initiatives
1.4.3 Encourage All Participants and Create Environmentally
Beneficial Nanotechnology
1.4.4 Foster Scientific Specialists and Technologists
in Nanotechnology
1.5 Status of Nanotechnology Research in China
1.6 Distribution of Research Potential
1.6.1 Geographic Distribution
1.6.2 Human Resources Distribution
1.6.3 Personnel Structure
1.7 Important Groups and Main Achievements
1.7.1 Research Fields
1.7.2 Key Achievements in Nanotechnology
1.7.3 Key Institutions in Nanotechnology
1.7.4 Sources of Nanotechnology Funding
1.7.5 Related Governmental Organizations
1.8 Status of Private Nanotechnology Companies in China
1.8.1 Geographic Distribution
1.8.2 Statistics on Nanotechnology Companies
1.9 Industry Focus and Product Variety
1.9.1 Industry Focus and Product Maturity
1.9.2 Variety and Application of Nanoproducts
1.10 Funding and Profit Output
2 Current Status of Nanotechnology in Korea
and Research into Carbon Nanotubes
Jo-Won Lee and Wonbong Choi
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Current Status of Nanotechnology in Korea
2.3 Carbon Nanotube Research in Korea
2.3.1 Background of CNT Research
2.3.2 CNT Field-Effect Transistor
2.3.3 Selective Growth of CNT
2.3.4 Bandgap Engineering
2.3.5 CNT Memory
2.3.6 CNT Field Emission Display
Acknowledgement
References
3 Nanotechnology in Europe
Ottilia Saxl
3.1 The Case for the European Research Area
3.2 Why Nanotechnology?
3.2.1 EU Funding History
3.3 Nanotechnology in FP6
3.3.1 Nanomaterials Challenges
3.3.2 COST: Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and
Technical Research
3.3.3 Supporting SMEs
3.3.4 Previous National Policies on Nanotechnology
3.4 National Funding Policies
3.4.1 Austria
3.4.2 Belgium
3.4.3 Denmark
3.4.4 Finland
3.4.5 France
3.4.6 Germany
3.4.7 Ireland
3.4.8 Italy
3.4.9 Luxembourg
3.4.10 Netherlands
3.4.11 Poland
3.4.12 Russia
3.4.13 Spain
3.4.14 Sweden
3.4.15 Switzerland
3.4.16 United Kingdom
4 The Vision and Strategy of the US National
Nanotechnology Initiative
M. C. Roco
4.1 Motivation
4.2 Government Investment
4.3 Transforming Strategy
4.3.1 Focus on Fundamental Research
4.3.2 Long-Term Vision of NNI R&D As Part of a
Coherent Science and Technology Strategy
4.3.3 Policy of Inclusion and Partnerships, Including Promoting
Interagency Collaboration
4.3.4 Preparation of a Diverse Nanotechnology Workforce
4.3.5 Address Broad Societal Goals
4.4 Closing Remarks
Acknowledgements
References
Part Two: Investing in Nanotechnolgy
5 Growth through Nanotechnology
Opportunities and Risks
Jurgen Schulte
6 Need for a New Type of Venture Capital
Po Chi Wu
6.1 The Challenges of Nanotechnology
6.2 What Does Nanotechnology Mean to Entrepreneurs?
6.3 What Does Nanotechnology Mean to Venture Capitalists?
6.4 How Value Is Created through Intellectual Capital
6.5 Perceptions of Value
6.6 Summary
Part Three: Frontiers of Nanotechnology
7 Frontier Nanotechnology for the Next Generation
Tsuneo Nakahara and Takahiro Imai
7.1 What Is the Target of Nanotechnology?
7.2 Diamond Nanotechnology Is a Good Illustration
7.3 Conclusion
8 Next-Generation Applications for Polymeric Nanofibres
Teik-Cheng Lim and Seeram Ramakrishna
8.1 Background
8.2 Biomedical Applications
8.2.1 Medical Prostheses
8.2.2 Tissue Engineering Scaffolds
8.2.3 Drug Delivery
8.2.4 Wound Dressing
8.2.5 Haemostatic Devices
8.2.6 Cosmetics
8.3 Filtration Applications
8.3.1 Filter Media
8.3.2 Protective Clothing
8.4 Material Reinforcement
8.5 Electrical Conductors
8.6 Optical Applications
8.7 Sensor Devices
8.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
9 Nanotechnology Applications in Textiles
David Soane, David Offord and William Ware
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Nano-Care and Nano-Pel
9.2.1 Nano-Whisker Architecture
9.2.2 Polymer Synthesis and Additives
9.2.3 Process
9.2.4 Testing and Performance Criteria
9.2.5 Future Directions in Repellency
9.3 Nano-Dry
9.3.1 Basic Approach
9.4 Nano-Touch
9.4.1 Overview of Composite Fabrics
9.4.2 Basic Approach
9.4.3 Process
9.4.4 Performance Characteristics
9.5 Future Trends
References
10 Measurement Standards for Nanometrology
Isao Kojima and Tetsuya Baba
10.1 R&D of Three-Dimensional Nanoscale Certified Reference
Materials Project
10.1.1 Development of a Lateral Direction Nanoscale
10.1.2 Development of a Depth Direction Nanoscale
10.1.3 International Comparisons of Nanometric Scales at BIPM
10.2 Nanomaterial Process Technology/Nanotechnology
Material Metrology Project
10.2.1 Nanoparticle Mass/Diameter Measurement Technology
10.2.2 Nanopore Measurement Technology
10.2.3 Surface Structure Analysis Technology
10.2.4 Measuring Thermal Properties of Nanoscopic Structures
10.3 Conclusion
References
Index