Sections
Title | Starting Page | Number of Pages |
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CONTENTS | 9 | 2 |
Glossary | 11 | 15 |
INTRODUCTION | 26 | 2 |
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK | 28 | 4 |
Chapter 1 | 32 | 16 |
Introduction to Nanotechnology &MEMS | 32 | 1 |
What is Nanotechnology? | 33 | 1 |
A Brief History of Nanotechnology s Rapid Emergence | 34 | 1 |
Advances in Microscopes Enable Nanotechnology Research | 35 | 1 |
Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation | 35 | 1 |
Innovations in Bucky Balls, Nanotubes and Single Wall Nanotubes (SWNTs) Make Commercial Production a Reality | 36 | 1 |
Nanotechnology &MEMS Applications in Optics and Displays Lead to a Breakthrough in Wireless Device Screens | 37 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Will Create Powerful Semiconductors in the Near Future | 38 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Holds the Key to the Ultradense Digital Memory of the Future | 39 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Sees Applications in Fuel Cells and Solar Power Micro Fuel Cells to Power Mobile Devices | 39 | 1 |
Advances and Applications Are Made in MEMS | 40 | 1 |
Government and Private Nanotechnology Research Funding is Substantial | 41 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Safety and Ethics Are a Major Concern | 41 | 1 |
High-Tech, Nanotech and Smart Fabrics Proliferate | 42 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Has a Growing Role in Sports Equipment | 43 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Converges with Biotech | 44 | 1 |
Nanotechnology Makes Breakthroughs in Health Care | 45 | 1 |
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) Ready to Spread/Nanotechnology Applications | 45 | 1 |
Emphasis on R&D in Nanotechnology | 46 | 1 |
Nanochemicals Hold Promise for Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals | 46 | 2 |
Chapter 2 | 48 | 10 |
Nanotechnology &MEMS Industry Overview 2010 | 49 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget: 2009-2011 | 50 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Budget History: 2003-2009 | 51 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Actual Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2009 | 52 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Estimated Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2010 | 53 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Planned Agency Investments by Program Component Area: 2011 | 54 | 1 |
U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Centers, Networks &User Facilities | 55 | 2 |
Lux Nanotech Index as of May 2010 | 57 | 1 |
Chapter 3 | 58 | 28 |
Chapter 4 | 86 | 27 |
INDUSTRY LIST, WITH CODES | 87 | 2 |
INDEX OF RANKINGS WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS | 89 | 8 |
ALPHABETICAL INDEX | 97 | 3 |
INDEX OF U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY STATE | 100 | 3 |
INDEX OF NON-U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY COUNTRY | 103 | 1 |
INDEX BY REGIONS OF THE U.S. WHERE THE FIRMS HAVE LOCATIONS | 104 | 6 |
INDEX OF FIRMS WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS | 110 | 3 |
Individual Data Profiles On Each Of THE NANOTECHNOLOGY &MEMS 300 | 113 | 301 |
ADDITIONAL INDEXES | 414 | 21 |
INDEX OF FIRMS NOTED AS HOT SPOTS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN &MINORITIES | 415 | 1 |
INDEX OF SUBSIDIARIES, BRAND NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS | 416 | 19 |