Papers:
Nanotechnology and the Environmental: Will Emerging Environmental Regulatory Programs Stifle the Promise?
This paper discusses and contrasts the environmental regulatory programs that are emerging in the United States and the European Union with respect to nanomaterials and nanoproducts, and provides recommendations for addressing potential inconsistencies that may [...]
Nanobiotechnology: Responsible Action on Issues in Society and Ethics
The overall aim of this initiative is both, firstly, to anticipate the societal and ethical issues likely to arise as nanobiotechnologies develop and, secondly, to use the lessons from the European GM debate to respond [...]
The Austrian NANO Initiative: Small Country with Strong Expertise
The Austrian NANO Initiative is the multi-annual public funding programme for nanoscale sciences and nanotechnology. It coordinates different action lines at national and regional levels. The Austrian Research and Promotion Agency (FFG) runs the programme [...]
Through the Nano-Needle’s Eye: Models, Examples, and a Template for the Successful Transition from R&D to Commercialization
As small-scale technologies emerge and are slated for commercialization, the critical challenge is scaling up prototypes into viable commercial applications. Many new technologies have faced this challenge, and many lessons learned from those experiences can [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Technical Proceedings of the 2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 2
Published: May 8, 2005
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Advanced Manufacturing
ISBN: 0-9767985-1-4