A Capsule Version of Nanomanufacturing: Emergence and Implications for U. S. Competitiveness, the Environment, and Human Health

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Abstract:

Nanotechnology is the control of matter in the size range of about 1 to 100 nanometers. The U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative, begun in 2001, focuses primarily on R and D and represents accumulative investment of almost $20 billion. As other nations increasingly invest in nanotechnology, the U.S. faces rising global competition. Additionally, there are concerns about EHS risks. In July 2013, the Comptroller General of the United States convened a Forum on Nanomanufacturing in response to a congressional request; in January 2014, GAO issued a report to congressional requesters (GAO 2014; also identified as GAO-14-181SP). This booklet presents a capsule version of that report.

Author(s):
Dodaro, Gene L. ; Allen, George ; Bahadori, Tina ; Banerjee, Sarbajit ; Bergeson, Lynn L. ; Birgisson, Bjorn ; Canis, Bill ; Colvin, Vicki L. ; Desimone, Joseph ; Gordon, Bart ; Ho, John ; Jennings, Hamlin M. ; Johnson, Brian D. ; Liehr, Michael ; Mcneil, Scott E. ; Mehta, Manish ; Merzbacher, Celia ; Molnar, Michael F. ; Nordan, Matthew ; Offutt, Susan E.
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2014 May 01
Pagination:
44

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
materials science, environmental protection, fabrication, nanomaterials, intellectual property, nanotechnology, commerce, electric vehicles, united states, governments, international organizations, manufacturing, united states government, carbon nanotubes, engineering, materials, new york
Keyword(s):
R and D(research and development), NNI(National Nanotechnology Initiative), NNMI(National Network for Manufacturing Innovation), NNN(National Nanomanufacturing Network), GPT(general purpose technology), IP(intellectual property)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
Creation Date:
2022 Sep 27
Update Date:
2022 Dec 02