Nanotechnology applications and markets

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Personal Author:

Gasman, Lawrence

Series:

Artech House nanotechnology library

Publication Information:

Norwood, MA : Artech House, 2006

ISBN:

9781596930063

Subject Term:

Nanotechnology

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An introduction to nanotechnology, emphasizing emerging markets for nan-enabled products in semiconductors/computing, energy, and medical/biotech applications.

Preface	p. xiii
1 Nanotechnology: An Overview	p. 1
Disputes and Definitions: What Is Nanotechnology?	p. 1
A Very Brief Guide to the Science Behind Nanotech: Why 100 Nanometers?	p. 2
The Early History of Nanotech	p. 7
Eric Drexler's View of Nanotech as Molecular Manufacturing	p. 9
Nanotech as the Evolution of Chemical Engineering	p. 11
Nanotools and Nanomanufacturing	p. 11
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 21
Further Reading	p. 22
2 The Business of Nanotech	p. 25
Introduction: The Hidden Assumption of Nanobusiness	p. 25
Three Scenarios for the Nanotechnology Industry	p. 27
Nanomaterials and Nanodevices	p. 36
A Word or Two About MEMS	p. 43
Four Types of Nanotech Business Opportunities	p. 45
The Importance of IP in Nanotech	p. 48
The National Nanotechnology Initiative and Other Government Nanotech Programs	p. 51
Funding Issues for Nanotech Businesses and Projects	p. 59
Nanotech, Safety, and the Environment: Nanotech's Little PR Problem	p. 62
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 68
Further Reading	p. 70
3 Nanotech in the Semiconductor, Computing, and Communications Industry	p. 71
Introduction: Nanotech and Moore's Law	p. 71
When Moore's Law Fails	p. 72
Nanotubes, Nanowires, Nanoelectronics	p. 76
Notes on Nanowires	p. 84
Spin and Nanoelectronics	p. 85
Nanoelectronics with Molecules	p. 86
Just One Word, "Plastics"	p. 88
On Quantum Dots	p. 96
Nanophotonics	p. 97
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 98
Further Reading	p. 99
4 Nanotech and Energy	p. 101
Introduction: The Real Energy Crisis	p. 101
Economic Analysis of the Opportunities for Nanoenergy Firms	p. 103
The Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy Sector	p. 105
The Nano-Enhancement of Fossil Fuels	p. 106
Nanotech, the Environment, and the Road to the Hydrogen Economy	p. 111
Nano-Solar Power	p. 115
The Nano-Enhanced Distributed Electricity Grid of the Future	p. 118
Nano Power for the Pervasive Network	p. 119
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 121
Further Reading	p. 124
5 Nanotech, Medicine, and the Pharmaceutical Industry	p. 127
A Nanotech Paradox	p. 127
Timescapes	p. 128
The Tipping Point	p. 130
Seven Ways Nanoengineering Will Contribute to Nano-Enabled Drug Discovery	p. 131
Six Ways That Nanotechnology Will Contribute to Drug Delivery	p. 136
Nanotechnology and Medical Diagnostics	p. 139
Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine	p. 142
Timeframes, Futuristic Nanomedicine, and a Business Perspective on "Transhumanism"	p. 145
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 147
Further Reading	p. 148
6 Spreading Nanotech: Industry-Specific Opportunities and Future Opportunities	p. 151
The Coming of the Nano Economy	p. 151
From Chemical Industry to Nanomaterials Industry	p. 152
Nanotextiles and "Intelligent Clothing"	p. 154
Building Nanotechnology	p. 161
Nanotech, Food, and Agriculture: A "Nanolithic", Revolution	p. 164
Planes, Trains, and Nanotechnology: Too Many "Opportunities"?	p. 166
Nanotech and Robotics	p. 167
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 171
Further Reading	p. 172
7 How to Conduct a Nanotech Implications Audit in Your Company	p. 175
Why an Audit?	p. 175
The Nanotechnology Impact Analysis in Summary: A Six-Step Program	p. 177
Establishing Objectives	p. 177
Fact and Trend Selection	p. 178
Establishing a Data Collection Methodology	p. 180
Opportunity Analysis	p. 182
Threat Analysis	p. 185
Organizational Analysis	p. 186
Summary: Key Takeaways from This Chapter	p. 187
Further Reading	p. 187
Appendix Eleven Essential Information Sources for Nanobusiness	p. 189
A.1 The Diamond Age	p. 190
A.2 The Singularity Is Near	p. 191
A.3 Nanotechnology: Basic Science and Emerging Technologies	p. 192
A.4 Nanotechnology.com	p. 192
A.5 Nanotechweb.org	p. 193
A.6 NanoMarkets	p. 193
A.7 Nanoinfo.jp	p. 194
A.8 The Foresight Nanotech Institute	p. 194
A.9 Seeing What's Next: Using the Theories of Innovation to Predict Industry Change	p. 195
A.10 Nanotechnology Law and Business	p. 195
A.11 Nano-Hype: The Truth Behind the Nanotechnology Buzz	p. 196
Endnotes	p. 197
About the Author	p. 205
Index	p. 207

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