Nanotechnology : A Policy Primer.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Research.

Technological innovations.

Medical technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (21 p), digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 12-RL-34511a in the 2012 issue.

Provides overview of issues related to nanotechnology, a newly emerging materials science involving the manipulation of matter at the molecular and atomic level. Discusses structure and funding of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, a multi-agency program to coordinate and expand Federal efforts to advance nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Nanotechnology

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.