Nanotechnology Commercialization: Manufacturing Processes and Products

A fascinating and informative look at state-of-the-art nanotechnology research, worldwide, and its vast commercial potential

Nanotechnology Commercialization: Manufacturing Processes and Products presents a detailed look at the state of the art in nanotechnology and explores key issues that must still be addressed in order to successfully commercialize that vital technology. Written by a team of distinguished experts in the field, it covers a range of applications notably: military, space, and commercial transport applications, as well as applications for missiles, aircraft, aerospace, and commercial transport systems.

The drive to advance the frontiers of nanotechnology has become a major global initiative with profound economic, military, and environmental implications. Nanotechnology has tremendous commercial and economic implications with a projected $ 1.2 trillion-dollar global market. This book describes current research in the field and details its commercial potential—from work bench to market.

• Examines the state of the art in nanotechnology and explores key issues surrounding its commercialization
• Takes a real-world approach, with chapters written from a practical viewpoint, detailing the latest research and considering its potential commercial and defense applications
• Presents the current research and proposed applications of nanotechnology in such a way as to stimulate further research and development of new applications
• Written by an all-star team of experts, including pioneer patent-holders and award-winning researchers in nanotechnology

The major challenge currently faced by researchers in nanotechnology is successfully transitioning laboratory research into viable commercial products for the 21^st century. Written for professionals across an array of research and engineering disciplines, Nanotechnology Commercialization: Manufacturing Processes and Products does much to help them bridge the gap between lab and marketplace.

Nyckelord: Synthesis/Production of Nanosystems, General & Introductory Mechanical Engineering, Synthesis/Production of Nanosystems, General & Introductory Mechanical Engineering,

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