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Inside the Emerging Multibillion-Dollar Nanotechnology Industry Suddenly, nanotechnology isn't science fiction or mere theory: It's becoming one of the world's fastest-growing, highest-impact industries. In Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity, the field's leading experts offer an up-to-the-minute briefing on where the industry stands now, how it will unfold over the coming decade, and how it will impact you. Edited by a key industry advisor, this book covers the latest in nanotech science, technology, and applications. You'll meet the key players, and discover nanotech at work in fields ranging from drug delivery to energy efficiency. Here are the opportunities, the challenges, and the implications: all you need to know about today's nanotech business--and tomorrow's. Coverage includes *How the convergence of nanoscale science foreshadows revolutionary societal change *Technical and business obstacles that still challenge the industry *Lessons from the early "gold rush" days of biotech: managing the hype *Nanotech as disruptive innovation: implications for investors and venture capitalists *The evolving roles of entrepreneurs, universities, and the U.S. government *Key application areas: materials, microelectronics, sensors, energy, and beyond *Bio-Nano-Information fusion: the potential to transform medicine *Relevant patent law and intellectual property issues *The ethics of nanotechnology "A fascinating look at the art and science of nanotechnology. Hold on to your hats, the world is about to change big time...A comprehensive look at nanotechnology from the perspective of science, investment, IP, and business development with a healthy dose of vision for good measure. First-rate authors with an excellent presentation of the material. Buy this book." --David Bishop, Ph.D., V.P. of Nanotechnology Research, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies "An absolute must-read for every technology sector being impacted by nanotechnology. This book presents the true value of these technologies, delivering a comprehensive prospectus on the science to commercialization of nanotechnology." --Matthew Laudon, Ph.D., Executive Director, Nano Science & Technology Institute "This is an excellent book for anyone trying to get a general grasp on the emerging science and technology of nanotechnology in particular for business executives, engineers, or entrepreneurs who are trying to decide what this technology can mean to them." --Charles H. Volk, Ph.D., V.P.& Chief Technologist, Northrop Grumman, Navigation Systems Division "Larry Gilbert and Michael Krieger's overview of the university technology transfer process is excellent and provides a realistic perspective and understanding of the commercialization process for technologies developed in the academic environment. " --John Ritter, Director, Office of Technology Licensing, Princeton University "For a broad, readable introduction to nanotechnology with its attendant entrepreneurial, social, and technological implications, this book is a great start. The most interesting chapter from my perspective was Smalley's on finding abundant, cheap energy sources. Most informative and refreshing. If you have an interest as an intelligent layperson in nanotechnology and its basic motivations and methods, this book will serve as a worthy point of departure in your search." --Mark S. Petrovic, Ph.D., V.P. of Research and Development, EarthLink "Get this book if you want to explore any part or the whole field of nanotechnology. I was interested in the many sources of funding for nanotechnology and why each source was doing it.The authors have shown an awareness that nanotechnology must be nurtured by dedicated people to achieve its real potential. I recommend this book because it treats the potential of nanotechnology in depth and realistically: Riches will come, but much effort is needed in the meantime." --Bill McLellan, winner of Richard Feynman's Nanotechnology Challenge Contributors: Foreword by Senators Joseph Lieberman and George Allen 1. Lessons in Innovation and Commercialization from the Biotechnology Revolution: Gerald Gallwas, Beckman Instruments 2. Nanotechnology and Our Energy Challenge: Dr. Richard Smalley, Rice University 3. Fads & Hype in Technology: The Sargasso Sea of 'Some Day Soon': Peter Coffee, eWeek 4. Nanotechnology Commercialization: Steve Jurvetson, Draper Fisher Jurvetson 5. Investment in Nanotechnology: Dr. Daniel Leff, Harris & Harris Doug Moffat, Moffat Capital 6. Role of the U.S. Government in Nanoscale Science and Technology: Geoff Holdridge, National 7. Nanotechnology Coordination Office and WTEC, Inc. 8. Overview of US Academic Research: Dr. Julie Chen, University of Massachusetts Lowell 9.Understanding University Technology Transfer for Nanotechnology: Larry Gilbert, Caltech, Dr. Michael Krieger, UCLA 10. Intellectual Property Policy and Impact: Chinh Pham, Greenberg Traurig, Charles Berman, Greenberg Traurig 11. Entrepreneurs: Jeff Lawrence, Trillium Digital Systems, Larry Bock, Nanosys 12. Major Corporations: Technology, Business and the Culture of Opportunity: Jim Duncan, Meggitt PLC 13. Nanotechnology in Federal Laboratories: Dr. Meyya Meyyapan, NASA Ames Laboratory 14. Nanoscale Materials: Dr. Mark Reed, Yale, Dr. ZL Wang, Georgia Tech, Dr. Brent Segal, Nantero Dr. Sheryl Ehrman, Maryland, Fiona Case, Case Scientific 15. Nanotechnology-Enabled Sensors: Dr. David Nagel, George Washington University, Dr. Sharon Smith, Lockheed Martin Microelectronics, Dr. Stephen Goodnick, Arizona State, Dr. George Thompson, Intel, Dr. Axel Scherer, Caltech 16. Drug Delivery: Dr. Suzie Pun, University of Washington, Dr. JJ Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 17. Bio-Nano-Information Fusion: Dr. Chih-Ming Ho, UCLA, Dr. Dean Ho, UCLA, Dan Garcia, UCLA 18. Convergence and Integration: Dr. Mike Roco, National Science Foundation 19.Ethical Considerations in the advance of Nanotechnology, Dr. Bill Bainbridge, National Science Foundation 20. Infinitesimal Machinery: Dr. Richard Feynman, Caltech

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Inside the Emerging Multibillion-Dollar Nanotechnology Industry

 

Suddenly, nanotechnology isn't science fiction or mere theory: It's becoming one of the world's fastest-growing, highest-impact industries. In Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity, the field's leading experts offer an up-to-the-minute briefing on where the industry stands now, how it will unfold over the coming decade, and how it will impact you.

Edited by a key industry advisor, this book covers the latest in nanotech science, technology, and applications. You'll meet the key players, and discover nanotech at work in fields ranging from drug delivery to energy efficiency. Here are the opportunities, the challenges, and the implications: all you need to know about today's nanotech business--and tomorrow's.

Coverage includes

• How the convergence of nanoscale science foreshadows revolutionary societal change
• Technical and business obstacles that still challenge the industry
• Lessons from the early "gold rush" days of biotech: managing the hype
• Nanotech as disruptive innovation: implications for investors and venture capitalists
• The evolving roles of entrepreneurs, universities, and the U.S. government
• Key application areas: materials, microelectronics, sensors, energy, and beyond
• Bio-Nano-Information fusion: the potential to transform medicine
• Relevant patent law and intellectual property issues
• The ethics of nanotechnology

 

"A fascinating look at the art and science of nanotechnology. Hold on to your hats, the world is about to change big time. . . . A comprehensive look at nanotechnology from the perspective of science, investment, IP, and business development with a healthy dose of vision for good measure. First-rate authors with an excellent presentation of the material. Buy this book."
--David Bishop, Ph.D., V.P. of Nanotechnology Research, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies

"An absolute must-read for every technology sector being impacted by nanotechnology. This book presents the true value of these technologies, delivering a comprehensive prospectus on the science to commercialization of nanotechnology."
--Matthew Laudon, Ph.D., Executive Director, Nano Science & Technology Institute

"This is an excellent book for anyone trying to get a general grasp on the emerging science and technology of nanotechnology in particular for business executives, engineers, or entrepreneurs who are trying to decide what this technology can mean to them."
--Charles H. Volk, Ph.D., V.P. & Chief Technologist, Northrop Grumman, Navigation Systems Division

"Larry Gilbert and Michael Krieger's overview of the university technology transfer process is excellent and provides a realistic perspective and understanding of the commercialization process for technologies developed in the academic environment."
--John Ritter, Director, Office of Technology Licensing, Princeton University

"For a broad, readable introduction to nanotechnology with its attendant entrepreneurial, social, and technological implications, this book is a great start. The most interesting chapter from my perspective was Smalley's on finding abundant, cheap energy sources. Most informative and refreshing. If you have an interest as an intelligent layperson in nanotechnology and its basic motivations and methods, this book will serve as a worthy point of departure in your search."
--Mark S. Petrovic, Ph.D., V.P. of Research and Development, EarthLink

"Get this book if you want to explore any part or the whole field of nanotechnology. I was interested in the many sources of funding for nanotechnology and why each source was doing it. The authors have shown an awareness that nanotechnology must be nurtured by dedicated people to achieve its real potential.
I recommend this book because it treats the potential of nanotechnology in depth and realistically: Riches will come, but much effort is needed in the meantime."
--Bill McLellan, winner of Richard Feynman's Nanotechnology Challenge

 

 

Contributors:

Foreword by Senators Joseph Lieberman and George Allen

1. Lessons in Innovation and Commercialization from the Biotechnology Revolution:

Gerald Gallwas, Beckman Instruments

2. Nanotechnology and Our Energy Challenge: Dr. Richard Smalley, Rice University

3. Fads & Hype in Technology: The Sargasso Sea of ‘Some Day Soon’: Peter Coffee, eWeek

4. Nanotechnology Commercialization: Steve Jurvetson, Draper Fisher Jurvetson

5. Investment in Nanotechnology: Dr. Daniel Leff, Harris & Harris Doug Moffat, Moffat Capital

6. Role of the U.S. Government in Nanoscale Science and Technology: Geoff Holdridge, National 7. Nanotechnology Coordination Office and WTEC, Inc.

8. Overview of US Academic Research: Dr. Julie Chen, University of Massachusetts Lowell

9. Understanding University Technology Transfer for Nanotechnology: Larry Gilbert, Caltech, Dr. Michael Krieger, UCLA

10. Intellectual Property Policy and Impact: Chinh Pham, Greenberg Traurig, Charles Berman, Greenberg Traurig

11. Entrepreneurs: Jeff Lawrence, Trillium Digital Systems, Larry Bock, Nanosys

12. Major Corporations: Technology, Business and the Culture of Opportunity: Jim Duncan, Meggitt PLC

13. Nanotechnology in Federal Laboratories: Dr. Meyya Meyyapan, NASA Ames Laboratory

14. Nanoscale Materials: Dr. Mark Reed, Yale, Dr. ZL Wang, Georgia Tech, Dr. Brent Segal, Nantero Dr. Sheryl Ehrman, Maryland, Fiona Case, Case Scientific

15. Nanotechnology-Enabled Sensors: Dr. David Nagel, George Washington University, Dr. Sharon Smith, Lockheed Martin Microelectronics, Dr. Stephen Goodnick, Arizona State, Dr. George Thompson, Intel, Dr. Axel Scherer, Caltech

16. Drug Delivery: Dr. Suzie Pun, University of Washington, Dr. JJ Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

17. Bio-Nano-Information Fusion: Dr. Chih-Ming Ho, UCLA, Dr. Dean Ho, UCLA, Dan Garcia, UCLA

18. Convergence and Integration: Dr. Mike Roco, National Science Foundation

19. Ethical Considerations in the advance of Nanotechnology, Dr. Bill Bainbridge, National Science Foundation

20. Infinitesimal Machinery: Dr. Richard Feynman, Caltech

  

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (December 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131927566
• ISBN-13: 978-0131927568
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Resistance and Financing Issues, February 25, 2006

By	H. J. Tuggey (Roanoke, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation, and Opportunity hangs on the available money to move projects forward. This is a great book for those interested in this potential for world changing technology. The chapters come from many sources and it's a must read for people interested in our future. I like the very credible sources and the way Lynn Foster put this book together. Not easy to understand, so read it carefully. I personally loved the book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Current prospects for nanotech, January 19, 2006

By	W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Foster has compiled a timely set of essays on nanotech, circa 2005. Deliberately written to reach as wide a non-technical audience as possible. The authors are a varied bunch. Nobel Laureate Smalley, who discovered C60 (the buckyball), talks about nanotech enabling a solution to a global energy problem. While equally distinguished venture capitalist Jurvetson discussed prospects for commercialisation in various fields like lithography and metrology. There are numerous other contributors, as well.

One chapter, by Lawrence and Bock, is a little askew from the rest of the book. They talk about what it means to be a technological entrepreneur. This often involves having an epiphany ("great idea") and then taking a labourious path to instantiating it as a product or company. With great risk of failure, and encompassing long hours and almost total personal commitment. There is little in this chapter specific to nanotech. Yet, upon reflection, the chapter does fit into the book. It targets a reader, perhaps a scientist or engineer, who may be tempted to go down this route. As a co-founder of a startup company, albeit in software, I found the chapter to be spot on.

On a minor note, a chapter on microelectronics described how doping in very small structures can lead to wide device variations. Due to the discretisation of the dopants and their random placements within the structures. This was the main subject of my PhD in 88.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great read, July 15, 2007

By	Michael (TX) - See all my reviews

Despite possessing a degree in engineering, I have no formal training in any branch of nanotechnology. That didn't matter. Each essay was very well written and provided great insight into the promising world of nanoscience. I particularly enjoyed the writings pertaining to business applications and intellectual property rights. The final essays are dedicated to the nitty-gritty science behind the hype. These are where the inexperienced might become a little lost, but with a little thought (and maybe some google searches) most readers should come away with a good feel for what nano has to offer both now and in the future. For a real good knowledge rundown of nanoscience and its potential applications, I would highly recommend Nanotechnology for Dummies by Richard Booker.