Nanotechnology Commercialization

In terms of commercialization, nanomaterials occupy a unique place in nanotechnology. Engineered nanomaterials, especially nanoparticulate materials, are the leading sector in nanotechnology commercialization. In addition, the nanomaterial sector has attracted much more heated debate than any other nanotechnology sector with regard to safety, regulation, standardization, and ethics. This is the first book on nanotechnology commercialization that deals exclusively with nanomaterials. It provides overviews of the current trends in, and the issues associated with, the commercialization of nano.

1. Properties of nanoparticulate materials / Takuya Tsuzuki -- 2. Applications and market opportunities of nanoparticulate materials / Takuya Tsuzuki -- 3. Production techniques of nanoparticles on a laboratory scale / Putla Sudarsanam and Benjaram M. Reddy -- 4. Commercial-scale production of nanoparticles / Takuya Tsuzuki -- 5. The commercialisation of nanotechnology : the five critical success factors to a nanotech-enabled whole product / Craig Belcher, Richard Marshall, Grant Edwards, and Darren Martin -- 6. Overcoming nanotechnology commercialisation challenges : case studies of nanotechnology ventures / Elicia Maine -- 7. Intellectual property and nanomaterials : trend and strategy / Daisuke Kanama -- 8. Government regulation of nanotechnologies / Diana M. Bowman and Joel D'Silva -- 9. Metrology, standards and measurements concerning engineered nanoparticles / Asa Jamting and John Miles -- 10. Safety of engineered nanomaterials and OH & S issues for commercial-scale production / Paul F.A. Wright and Neale R.C. Jackson -- 11. Managing nanowaste : concepts and challenges for nanomanufacturers / Jeremy Allan -- 12. Public engagement / Craig Cormick.