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Nanotechnology R&D and Commercial Implications: Technologies, Opportunities and Market - 2001

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Big Picture View of Current Nanotechnology R&D
1.1 What Nanotechnology Is
         Definition of Nanotechnology
         A Short History of Nanotechnology
          US Nanotechnology Research Community and Market Reach
          Why Nanotechnology is Important in the US
1.2 Overview of Notable Nanotechnology Developments
          Instrumentation: Electron Microscope, Scanning Probe Microscopes
          Molecular Manipulation Tools
          Mimmicking Biological Systems
          Microelectronics, Photolithography and Nanoscale Lithography
          MEMS and Microfluidics
          Nanotubes
          New Materials: Nanoparticles, Nanocrystals
          Nanowires
1.3 Applications from R&D in MEMS and Nanoscience
          MEMS
          Nanoscale Devices: Sensors, Controllers
          Nanoscale Silicon Chips
          Biological, Medical, Health
          Chemicals and Lab-on-a-Chip

Chapter 2: Commercialization Drivers for Nanotechnology
2.1  A Changing Commercial Environment
          Silicon Chip Design Will Soon Hit Physical Limits
          Computer Magnetic Storage
          Consumer Devices Require Micro-Sized Parts
          Healthcare Requires Tiny Devices for New Therapies
2.2  Potential Commercial Applications
          "Anything-On-a-Chip" Devices
          Smaller Transistors on Silicon Chips
          Mirror Arrays
          BioSensors and Control Devices
          Nanoparticles for Clear Lotions and Special Coatings

Chapter 3: Thought Leaders and Patents
3.1  Thought Leaders in MEMS and Nanotechnology R&D
          Identifying the Thought Leaders
          The Top Nanotechnology and MEMS Thought Leaders
3.2  Nanomanipulation
          AFM, SPM, STM, etc.
          Instruments, User Faciliities
3.3  Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanostructures
3.4  NanoElectronics,
          Nano-Electric Parts, Chips
          Nano-Computing
3.5  MEMS
          Optical MEMS for Fiber Optics
          Biosensors and Actuators
          Microfluidics "Lab-on-a-Chip" Design

Chapter 4: The Nanotechnology R&D Market and Outlook
4.1  The Nanotechnology R&D Market
4.2  Nanotechnology Industry Segments
4.3  Nanotechnology R&D Market Size by Segment and Players, 2000~2005

Chapter 5: Nanotechnology and the R&D Business
5.1  Business Model and Intellectual Property
          Research Business Model
          Intellectual Property Matters
5.2  How to Make Money
          Business Solutions for Nanotechnology
          Research Content and Intellectual Property Producer
          Project Infrastructure Provider
          Product Design and Simulation Provider
5.3  Strategic Goals
          Fundamental Research
          The Grand Challenges
          Centers And Networks Of Excellence
          Research Infrastructure
          Ethical, Legal And Social Implications And Workforce Programs
          Five-Year NNI Timeline for Delivery of First Achievements
5.4  Business Development in Nanotechnology
          Business Development Activities
          Areas of Impact
          Materials and Manufacturing
          Nanoelectronics and Computer Technology
          Medicine and Health
          Aeronautics and Space Exploration
          Environment and Energy
          Biotechnology and Agriculture
          National Security
          Other Potential Government Applications.
          Science and Education
          US Competitiveness

Chapter 6: Activities of the Key Nanotechnology R&D Firms
6.1  Biosensor
          Nanogen, Inc.
          Quantum Dot Corporation
6.2  Instrument Vendor
          Asylum Research
          Digital Instruments/Veeco Metrology Group
          PIEZOMAX Technologies,Inc.
6.3  MEMS Manufacturers
          MEMGen Corporation
          Zyvex
6.4  Nanoelectronics
          IBM Research Center
          Hewlett-Packard Laboratories
6.5  Nanofabrication
          Arryx, Inc.
          NanoSource Technologies, Inc.
6.6  Nanomaterials
          Altair Technologies, Inc.
          Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc.
          Nanogram Corporation
          Nanoprobes, Incorporated

Chapter 7: Future Directions in Nanotechnology
7.1  Historical Review of Past Trends
7.2  Indicators of Future Trends
          Follow The Money Trail
          Work on the Important Things First
          Selective Emphasis
          University Labs at Work
          Emerging Nanobiotechnology

Chapter 8: Lessons Learned and Business Opportunities
8.1  Likely Success and Failure Factors for Nanotechnology R&D
          Growing Government Funding
          Basic Communications
          Common Standards Needed
          University Education System
8.2  The Next Hot R&D Areas in Nanotechnology
          Entering Experimentation Era
          Making Hybrid Materials
          Biosensors and Bioactuators (Lab-on-a chip)
8.3  Commercial Opportunities Nanotechnology R&D
          Infrastructure
          Raw Materials,
          Software and Simulation
          Services
          Other
8.4  Final Thoughts

Chapter 9: Appendix A - Glossary


Tables
MEMS and Nanotechnology Conferences Surveyed
Nanotechnology Thought Leaders by Number of Patents Produced
MEMS Thought Leaders by Number of Patents Produced
US NNI R&D Spending by Major Research Area
Roadmap of NNI Collaborations by R&D Area and Number of Interagency Partnerships - FY 2001
US Nanotechnology (NNI) Spending by Public Sector
US Nanotechnology Investment Spending by Private Sector
Market Size for Nanotechnology R&D (Public + Private)
The WW MEMS Vendor Market Size
Projected Market Size by Selected Vendor Segment
NNI Five-Year Delivery Schedule for Key Achievements
Future Directions of Nanotechnology R&D, Part 1
Future Directions of Nanotechnology R&D, Part 2
Summary of Zyvex's View of Steps to MNT Capability

Figures
Simulation of a Fullerene Nanostructure
Simulation of a Fullerene Scanning Probe
Estimated Number of Nanotechnology Patents Issued Per Year, 1990-2000
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) Concept
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Concept
US NNI R&D Spending by Major Research Area
US Nanotechnology (NNI) Spending by Public Sector
US Nanotechnology Investment Spending by Private Sector
US Market Size for Nanotechnology R&D (Public + Private)
The WW MEMS Vendor Market Size
Projected Market Size by Selected Vendor Segment

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