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Record Nr.

UNINA9910825245103321

Autore

Ramsden Jeremy

Titolo

Applied nanotechnology : the conversion of research results to products / / Jeremy J. Ramsden, University of Buckingham, Buckingham, UK

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Waltham, Mass. : , : William Andrew, , 2014

ISBN

1-4557-3191-9

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvi, 217 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Micro and Nano Technologies

Disciplina

620.5

Soggetti

Nanotechnology

Nanostructured materials industry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Technology basics -- part II. Nanotechnology products -- part III. Organizing nanotechnology business -- part IV. Wider and longer-term issues.

Sommario/riassunto

Applied Nanotechnology takes an integrated approach to the scientific, commercial and social aspects of nanotechnology, exploring:  The relationship between nanotechnology and innovationThe changing economics and business models required to commercialize innovations in nanotechnology Product design case studies Applications in various sectors, including information technology, composite materials, energy, and agriculture The role of government in promoting nanotechnology The potential future of molecular self-assembly in industr