Nanotechnology in the USA : developments, policies and issues / Carl H. Jennings, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jennings, Carl H.

Series:

Nanotechnology Science and Technology

Nanotechnology science and technology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology--United States.

Nanotechnology.

High technology--United States.

High technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Due to government funding the United States has become a global leader in the development of nanotechnology. This text explores the extent of nanotechnological development industries in the U.S. and looks at how they will compete with growing international interest, as well as examining a wide range of public policy issues.

Contents:

""NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE USA: DEVELOPMENTS, POLICIES AND ISSUES ""; ""NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE USA: DEVELOPMENTS, POLICIES AND ISSUES""; ""CONTENTS ""; ""PREFACE""; ""THE NATIONAL NANOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE""; ""VISION AND GOALS""; ""INTRODUCTION ""; ""ABOUT THE NNI ""; ""WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY? ""; ""ABOUT THIS PLAN""; ""PROGRAM COMPONENT AREAS ""; ""RELATIONSHIP TO GOALS AND AGENCIES ""; ""STRATEGY AND PLANS: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST ""; "" Goal 1: Advance a world-class research and development program ""; ""R&D Investment Pathways ""

""Mapping the Leading Edge: Stimulating Concepts and Refining Ideas """"Collaborations and Interactions ""; ""Goal 2: Foster the Transfer of New Technologies into Products for Commercial and Public Benefit ""; ""NNI AGENCIES COLLABORATE TO SPEED DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER THERAPIES ""; ""Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory ""; ""Creating a Favorable Business Environment ""; ""NNI PARTNERSHIPS ACCELERATE DISCOVERY OF A NEW LOGIC SWITCH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTING NANOELECTRONICS INNOVATION ""; ""Beyond the Federal Program ""

""Goal 3: Develop and Sustain Educational Resources, a Skilled Workforce, and the Supporting Infrastructure and Tools to Advance Nanotechnology """"Nanotechnology Education""; ""DEVELOPING A NANOTECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE""; "" NANOSCIENCE RESEARCH FOR DEFENSE AND DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACILITIES FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ""; ""Full Utilization of the NNI Infrastructure ""; ""Goal 4: Support Responsible Development of Nanotechnology ""; ""Environmental, Health, & Safety Implications ""; ""Societal Dimensions ""

""NNI AGENCIES LEVERAGING RESOURCES JOINT FUNDING OF RESEARCH ON POTENTIAL EHS IMPLICATIONS""""HIGH-IMPACT APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES ""; ""EARLY DETECTION OF LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES ""; ""Rapid, Multiplexed Detection of Disease Markers ""; ""Interested Agencies: CSREES, DOD, FDA, NIH, NIST, NSF ""; ""KNOWING IT'S SAFE EXPOSURE MEASUREMENTS FOR ENGINEERED NANOSCALE MATERIALS INTERESTED AGENCIES: CPSC, DOD, DOE, DOL, DOT, EPA, FDA, NIH, NIOSH, NIST, NSF, USGS ""; ""LETTING NATURE DO THE WORK ""; ""NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY INTERESTED AGENCIES: CSREES, DOD, DOE, FDA, NASA, NIH, NSF ""

""SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED WATER PURIFICATION AND TESTING INTERESTED AGENCIES: CSRESS, DOD, DOE, DOS, EPA, NASA, NIH, NSF, USGS """"SMARTER COMPUTERS FUTURE INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY FROM NANOTECHNOLOGYINTERESTED AGENCIES: DOD, DOE, DOT, FDA, NASA, NIH, NIST, NSF ""; ""NANOTOXICOLOGY: DOING IT BY THE NUMBERS PREDICTING TOXICITY BEFORE MANUFACTURING INTERESTED AGENCIES: CPSC, DOD, DOE, DOL, DOT, EPA, FDA, NIOSH, NIH, NIST, NSF ""

""COULD, WOULD, OR SHOULD? SOCIETAL DIMENSIONS OF NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERESTED AGENCIES: CPSC, CSREES, DOE, DOL, FDA, NASA, NIH, NSF ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61761-863-2

OCLC:

923653867