2006 Complete Guide to Nanotechnology National Nanotechnology Initiative Nanoscale Science Nanomaterials Nanobots Nanobiotech Nanotubes
Author: U.S. Government

This important and up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides a comprehensive guide to nanotechnology ? called the next industrial revolution ? and extensive research into this vital new field by the federal government. Nanoscale research refers to science, engineering, and technology at the level of atoms and molecules, with a length scale o... more »f 1 to 100 nanometers ? a nanometer is one billionth of a meter. This huge collection of documents and papers from 18 federal agencies, departments, and laboratories provides in-depth knowledge about ongoing research activities and highlights the potential of this amazing new technology. The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) provides a multi-agency framework to ensure U.S. leadership in nanotechnology, investing in fundamental research to further understanding of nanoscale phenomena and facilitates technology transfer. A report from the NNI states: "Imagine a single area of scientific discovery with the potential to enable a wealth of innovative new technologies across a vast array of fields including health care, information technology, energy production and utilization, homeland security and national defense, biotechnology, food and agriculture, aerospace, manufacturing, and environmental improvement. Nanoscience, the study of the unique properties of matter that occur at extremely small scales, has this potential. Advances in nanoscience and engineering are already ushering in new applications ? or nanotechnologies ? that are leading to improved products across a broad realm of sectors, from textiles to electronics. Nanotechnology promises breakthroughs that will revolutionize the way we detect and treat disease, monitor and protect the environment, produce and store energy, and build complex structures as small as an electronic circuit or as large as an airplane." There is extensive material from every important agency and department investigating nanoscale technologies: * Department of Defense (DOD) * Navy Research Laboratory (NRL) * Energy Department (DOE) ? various laboratories; Office of Science, Materials Science subprogram * National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) * National Cancer Institute (NCI) * National Institutes of Health (NIH) * National Science Foundation (NSF) * U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) * Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Food and Drug Administration (FDA) * National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) * Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition to the document reproductions, there are 28 MPG movie clips depicting nanoscale research at NASA?s Ames Research Center. This incredible CD-ROM has over 16,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material.

ISBN-13: 9781422006573
ISBN-10: 1422006573
Publication Date: 4/22/2006
Pages: 16,251
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