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Oxford Nanotechnology Delivering on the Promise Volume 1 2017 Edition by H.N. Cheng, Laurence J. Doemeny, Charles L. Geraci
Nanotechnology can be defined as the science of manipulating matter at the nanometer scale in order to discover new properties and possibly produce new products. For the past 30 years, a considerable amount of scientific interest and R&D funding devoted to nanotechnology has led to rapid developments in all areas of science and engineering, including chemistry, materials, energy, medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, food, electronic devices, and consumerproducts. In the U.S. alone, the federal government has spent more than $22 billion in nanotechnology research since 2001. The global funding of nanotechnologies was estimated to be about $7 billion in 2011 and has increased about 20% per year since then, according to various studies. Already some products haveappeared in the marketplace and more will certainly come in the future. A possible concern is the health, safety, and environmental impact of some of these products.The U.S. is certainly investing heavily in nanotechnology. It started the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) about 16 years ago, pulling together the efforts of 20 federal departments and independent agencies. This book contains a wealth of information on research, product development, commercialization, and regulatory issues related to nanotechnology. Table of contents : - Foreword Preface 1. Nanotechnology Overview: Opportunities and Challenges Managing Nanotechnology: R&D2. Nanotechnology at Northwestern University: Delivering on the Promise 3. The Role of Chemical Sciences in the National Nanotechnology Initiative: Accomplishments and Future Direction 4. Building Foundational Knowledge and Infrastructure for Nanotechnology: 2000-2030 5. Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing with an Emphasis on National Security 6. National Institutes of Health: An Introduction to Nanotechnology Funded Research in Biology and Medicine 7. University Roles in Economic Development Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Issues8. Regulations: Facilitating Advancement or Serving as a Barrier - A Shared Responsibility 9. Sustainability and Life-Cycle Issues 10. Nanomaterials: Promise in Balance with Safety 11. Opportunities and Challenges for Health, Safety, and the Environment: The Regulatory Void? 12. Adaptive Governance for the Nanotechnology Workplace 13. What Is Responsible Development of Nanotechnology? Editors' Biographies Indexes