"Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020: Retrospective and Outlook" (Repost)

This volume presents a comprehensive perspective on the global scientific, technological, and societal impact of nanotechnology since 2000, and explores the opportunities and research directions in the next decade to 2020.

The vision for the future of nanotechnology presented here draws on scientific insights from U.S. experts in the field, examinations of lessons learned, and international perspectives shared by participants from 35 countries.

Contents
Foreword
Preface
The Long View of Nanotechnology Development: The National Nanotechnology Initiative at 10 Years
Investigative Tools: Theory, Modeling, and Simulation
Enabling and Investigative Tools: Measuring Methods. Instruments, and Metrology
Synthesis, Processing, and Manufacturing of Components, Devices, and Systems
Nanotechnology Environmental. Health, and Safety Issues
Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Environment, Water, Food, Minerals, and Climate
Nanotechnology for Sustainability: Energy Conversion, Storage, and Conservation
Applications: Nanobiosystems, Medicine, and Health
Applications: Nanoelectronics and Nanomagnetics
Applications: Nanophotonics and Plasmonics
Applications: Catalysis by Nanostructured Materials
Applications: High-Performance Materials and Emerging Areas
Developing the Human and Physical Infrastructure for Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Innovative and Responsible Governance of Nanotechnology for Societal Development
Selected Bibliography (2000-2009)
Appendices
Author Index
Subject Index