The Investor's Guide to Nanotechnology and Micromachines

Glenn Fishbine

258 pages, parution le 19/02/2002

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Résumé

Combined government and private investments in nanotechnology topped $20 billion in 2000, and that figure is expected to continue to grow exponentially in the years ahead. In the first investment guide to the rapidly emerging nanotech industry, Glenn Fishbine separates fact from fiction for professionals looking at nanotechnology as potential business or financial ventures. He takes an objective, no-nonsense look at current applications in the field and what's likely to develop in the near future in order to help professionals and investors distinguish between solid opportunities, "Hail Mary's," and sheer science fiction. Fishbine provides an overview of the current state of research and identifies the key nanotech applications areas. He also explores the nanotech initiatives currently underway and assesses their long-term potential from an investor's perspective.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Pt. I The Investment Landscape 1

Ch. 1 The Nanotech Landscape: An Emerging Market 2
Ch. 2 Current Activity in Nanotechnology 15
Ch. 3 The Feds 25
Ch. 4 The Universities 37
Ch. 5 Private Industry 48
Ch. 6 International Activity 59
Ch. 7 Future Prospects for Investment 68

Pt. II Searching for Gold 81

Ch. 8 The Technology Landscape 83
Ch. 9 Power Systems 93
Ch. 10 Locomotion Systems 107
Ch. 11 Control Systems 119
Ch. 12 Sensor Systems 131
Ch. 13 Actuator Systems 143
Ch. 14 Disposal Systems 155

Epilogue 167

App. A Excerpts from the National Nanotechnology Initiative 169
App. B Universities Performing Research in Nanotechnology 183
App. C Organizations and Companies Affiliated with the Semiconductor Research Corporation 199
App. D Universities Affiliated with the Semiconductor Research Corporation 201
App. E Companies Working with Nanotechnology 203
App. F European Innovation Relay Center Locations 227
App. G German Companies Involved in Nanotechnology 231
App. H Countries Covered by the Institute of Nanotechnology 233
App. I Japanese Companies Involved in Nanotechnology 235
App. J Chinese Universities and Institutions Involved in Nanotechnology 237
App. K Chinese Companies Involved in Nanotechnology 239
App. L Contact Information 241

Glossary 245
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Glenn Fishbine
Parution	19/02/2002
Nb. de pages	258
Format	16 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	508g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471443551
ISBN13	978-0-471-44355-1