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 nanomaterials by some of the foremost nanotechnology experts in their fields.

Properties of Nanoparticulate Materials. Applications and Market Opportunities of Nanoparticulate Materials. Production Techniques of Nanoparticles on a Laboratory Scale. Commercial-Scale Production of Nanoparticles. The Commercialisation of Nanotechnology: The Five Critical Success Factors to a Nanotech-Enabled Whole Product. Overcoming Nanotechnology Commercialisation Challenges: Case Studies of Nanotechnology Ventures. Intellectual Property and Nanomaterials: Trend and Strategy. Government Regulation of Nanotechnologies. Metrology, Standards and Measurements Concerning Engineered Nanoparticles. Safety of Engineered Nanomaterials and OH&S Issues for Commercial-Scale Production. Managing Nanowaste: Concepts and Challenges for Nanomanufacturers. Public Engagement.