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China is gearing itself to becoming a scientific superpower, owing to the immense increase in its expenditure on research fields like nanotechnology and the return of its scientists from abroad.
Nanotechnology is gaining huge interest and investments in China. In the next twenty years, nanoscience is anticipated to bring about radical changes in nerve and tissue repair, pharmaceuticals, IT, catalysts, surface coatings, pollution control and sensors.
A study by a principal British analyst reports that funding in global research in 2004 was around US$ 8.6 Billion and is still growing. The investments made in 2004 are already giving remarkable results. China is at third position (after US and Japan) as far as the amount of nanoscience publications are concerned. Also, it stands strongly at second slot in the sub-field nanomaterials.
However, experts cautioned that the inflexible institutional system of China could obstruct its long-term progress. Fears of lack of transparency, problems of regulatory enforcement, and need of big amounts of funding for scientists who are under constant pressure to yield results are looming over China and can result in ethical shortcuts. Critics argue that human rights are not sufficiently respected in China, leading to skeptical research practices.
Also, the dominance of US and Europe in scientific innovations can’t be ignored now. Funding of and investments into science and innovation projects in China is increasing rapidly and is creating ripples in international community.
According to the RNCOS report, “The World Nanotechnology Market (2006)”, the nanotechnology and products market in China was at US$ 5.4 Billion in 2005 and is expected to chalk up to US$ 31.4 Billion by 2010 and US$ 144.9 Billion by 2015. The sales in China are largely restricted to domestic market, but the escalating global interest in nanotechnology development and with the advent of modern communication facilities, this sector is going to churn out huge profits for the investors.
The market research report also addresses the following facts and issues:
- Global outlook of nanotechnology market
- Industry performance (industry expenditure, patent market and national policies for nanotechnology)
- Product and application-wise analysis
- Country-wise evaluation of the market
- Growth factors
- Opportunities and challenges
- Recent developments in the industry
- Snapshots of the key players
The report gives extensive research and rational analysis on the world nanotechnology market and helps clients in careful evaluation of prospects for the success of the industry.
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NASA has developed a revolutionary nanotechnology-based biosensor that can detect trace amounts of specific bacteria, viruses and parasites. This biosensor will be used to help prevent the spread of potentially deadly biohazards in water, food and other contaminated sources.
NASA’s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field in California licensed the biosensor technology to Early Warning Inc., Troy, N.Y. Under a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement, NASA and Early Warning jointly will develop biosensor enhancements. Initially, the biosensor will be configured to detect the presence of common and rare strains of microorganisms associated with water-borne illnesses and fatalities.
“The biosensor makes use of ultra-sensitive carbon nanotubes which can detect biohazards at very low levels,” explained Meyya Meyyappan, chief scientist for exploration technology and former director of the Center for Nanotechnology at Ames. “When biohazards are present, the biosensor generates an electrical signal, which is used to determine the presence and concentration levels of specific micro-organisms in the sample. Because of their tiny size, millions of nanotubes can fit on a single biosensor chip.”
Early Warning company officials say food and beverage companies, water agencies, industrial plants, hospitals and airlines could use the biosensor to prevent outbreaks of illnesses caused by pathogens – without needing a laboratory or technicians.
“Biohazard outbreaks from pathogens and infectious diseases occur every day in the U.S. and throughout the world,” said Neil Gordon, president of Early Warning. “The key to preventing major outbreaks is frequent and comprehensive testing for each suspected pathogen, as most occurrences of pathogens are not detected until after people get sick or die. Biohazards can enter the water supply and food chain from a number of sources which are very difficult to uncover.
Early Warning expects to launch its water-testing products in late 2008.
“Ambitious space missions have produced some of the world’s most creative technologies by NASA and its industrial partners,” said Harry Partridge, deputy director of the Space Technologies Division at Ames. “Not only does NASA want these technologies used in space applications, an equally important objective is the transition of NASA research into real world products that can benefit our society.”
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Organizations ask for improved nanotechnology regulations for the protection of workers.
MesotheliomaCancerNews.com– Advances in nanotechnology have prompted a global response in regards to associated health risks. As reported by Asbestos.com, The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is seeking more regulations for the safety of workers who deal with nanomaterials.As noted in the report, much of the concern has been prompted by the similarities between nanoparticles and asbestos fibers, which are linked to mesothelioma, and other asbestos diseases. Occupational and Health Safety Officer Steve Mullins is quoted in the report as stating in regards to the steadily growing nanotechnology revenue, “What is happening is a market is growing in an unregulated space and that is dangerous for workers. From our point of view, there are growing concerns about the health and safety impacts of nanotechnology.”Maxine McCall with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization is further quoted as stating of the challenges policy makers face in the matter, “If we’re to have appropriate and sensible regulation, the policymakers have to be appropriately informed. Right now, we don’t have sufficient information in my opinion to have sensible regulation so a lot of scientific research has to be done in this area.”
According to our new research report, Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013, the global market for nanotechnology is projected to grow from an estimated US$ 14.5 Billion in 2009 to more than US$ 30 Billion by 2013, representing a CAGR of around 20% during the period. The study further says, The nanotechnology market currently remains in its developing stage and with the nanotechnology-based products gaining acceptance worldwide, the future prospects for the same looks bright.
Nanotechnology has potential applications in many sectors of the the global economy, including consumer products, healthcare, transportation, energy and agriculture. Increasing usage of nanotechnology across these sectors will result in rampant growth in the global nanotechnology market over the forecast period. Besides this, the increasing level of funding in nanotechnology R&D continues to play significant role in the rapid commercialization of nanotech-enabled products across the world, says an analyst at RNCOS.
The report further reveals that currently, the nanotechnology market is dominated by the US, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific region. However, initiatives undertaken by EU as part of its Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) will help the region emerge as a dominant player on the global nanotechnology map by 2013. The EU FP7 will be contributing approximately 600 Million per year until 2013 towards nanotechnology. Also, the presence of Japan, South Korea, China and India will foster highest growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the forecast period.
Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013 offers extensive research and detailed analysis on the past, current and future trends of the global nanotechnology market while highlighting the current market trends and developments. The report studies the nanotechnology industry by segmenting it in major applications and R&D investment. It also details the nanotechnology markets of key countries which dominate the sector alongwith emerging markets.
The report features forecast on various potential growth segments of the nanotechnology industry, including nanotechnology in medical applications, water management, quantum-dots, use of nanoparticles in energy applications and wireless handsets.
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Competitive Technologies, Inc.’s (AMEX: CTT) bone nanoparticle biomaterial technology has been issued a third patent, supporting its first two patents and providing additional claims regarding the preparation of the primary components of the bone cement.
CTT has an exclusive agreement with the University of South Carolina Research Foundation (USCRF) to license and commercialize the injectable, flowable, fast-curing, calcium phosphate-based nanotechnology biomaterial developed by Dr. Brian R. Genge, a research professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at USC.
CTT’s licensee for human spinal applications of the bone biomaterial, Soteira Inc., completed a third fund raise providing Soteira a total of approximately $24 million and access to an additional $6 million. Soteira is using the funds on their program to gain U.S. FDA and European CE Mark clearance for sales of the bone biomaterial. CTT has the opportunity to offer licenses to the bone biomaterial for other skeletal applications, as well as dental and veterinary repairs.
Competitive Technologies, established in 1968, provides distribution, patent and technology transfer, sales and licensing services focused on the needs of its customers and matching those requirements with commercially viable product or technology solutions.
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Everyone today knows what technology is, but what is nanotechnology? Taken from the Greek, nano means ‘one billionth part of’ a whole. In modern parlance, it means very, very small. Nano-tech is the next step after miniaturization. Mobile phones are miniaturized versions of traditional landline phones. Watches are miniature clocks. Desktop computers are miniature versions of the original analogue calculating machines. Miniaturization is common in today’s world – in tomorrow’s world, nano-tech will be the new common technology. It will afect everyone on the planet and may change civilization as it is known. This book presents the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in medicine, space exploration, communications, manufacturing and almost every other aspect of modern society. Imagine getting an injection of “smart” molecules that can seek out cancer cells and destroy them without hurting any of the surrounding tissue. Imagine a simultaneous space launch via the Shuttle of thousands of robotic probes, each no bigger than an insect and each programmed to do a single task in concert with all the others. And that’s just the begnning.
The authors provide a tour of the molecular structure of invisible atomic structures. Beginning with simple structures like air and ice to more complex structures like rare earth magnets, this book uses x-ray diffraction data to provide color illustrations and essays about atomic structures. The authors also answer questions such as how diamonds ride volcanoes to the earth’s surfaces, how viruses reproduce, and why diapers smell. Kenneth S. Deffeyes is a professor of geology emeritus at Princeton University. Stephen E. Deffeyes is a freelance illustrator and designer.
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