The National Nanotechnology Initiative at Five Years: Assessment and Recommendations of the National Nanotechnology Advisory Panel

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Represents the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology’s (PCAST) first assessment of the Federal Government’s nanotechnology research efforts. Examines four primary concerns: Where do we stand?; Is this money well spent and the program well managed?; Are we addressing societal concerns and potential risks?; and How can we do better?

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Frontal Nanotechnology Research

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Nanotechnology is a ‘catch-all’ description of activities at the level of atoms and molecules that have applications in the real world. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, about 1/80,000 of the diameter of a human hair, or 10 times the diameter of a hydrogen atom. Nanotechnology is now used in precision engineering, new materials development as well as in electronics; electromechanical systems as well as mainstream biomedical applications in areas such as gene therapy, drug delivery and novel drug discovery techniques. This book presents the latest research in this frontier field.

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Nanotechnology: Engineering with Atoms and Molecules

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This TRN story bundle gives you an overview of today’s nanotechnology research, and in-depth explanations of important advances.

Nanotechnology research focuses on finding ways to use the unusual electrical and optical properties of tubes and wires only dozens of atoms wide, and is also aimed at using individual molecules as device components.

The Nanotechnology bundle includes a brief tour of recent developments that makes connections among key issues. It also includes the text of 24 in-depth TRN stories about key nanotechnology research projects, and 10 related images.

The bundle is organized into three major categories: nanotubes and nanowires, molecular technology and nano materials. Story subjects range from nanotube thermometers to DNA motors to molecular memory.

Technology Research News is an independent publisher and news service dedicated to covering technology research developments in university, corporate and government labs.

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A Matter of Size: Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative

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The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) was created in 2000 to focus and coordinate the nanoscience and nanotechnology research and development (R&D) activities being funded by several federal agencies. The purpose of the NNI is to marshal these research activities in order to accelerate responsible development and deployment of nanotechnology for economic benefit and national security. To take stock of the progress of the NNI, Congress, in P. L. 108-153, the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, directed the National Research Council to carry out a review of the program every three years. This report presents the results of the first of those reviews, which addresses the economic impact of nanotechnology developments and provides a benchmark of U.S. R&D efforts relative to those undertaken by foreign competitors. In addition, the report offers an assessment of the current status of responsible development of nanotechnology and comments on the feasibility of molecular self-assembly.

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Nanotechnologies, Hazards and Resource Efficiency: A Three-tiered Approach to Assessing the Implications of Nanotechnology and Influencing its Development

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This book demonstrates that the application of nanotechnology in industry can result in increased eco-efficiency and other environmental gains. It also shows what needs to be done from the side of scientists, engineers and science policy makers to guide future development in nanotechnology towards sustainability. The underlying method has been a three-tier approach of prospective technology assessment.

The positive effects of nanotechnology are illustrated with four case studies. One additional case study deals with possible risks and negative effects of nanotechnology. In the last section, the role of guiding principles in future nanotechnology research and development is discussed.

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