In terms of commercialization, nanomaterials occupy a unique place in nanotechnology. Engineered nanomaterials, especially nanoparticulate materials, are the leading sector in nanotechnology commercialization. In addition, the nanomaterial sector has attracted much more heated debate than any other nanotechnology sector with regard to safety, regulation, standardization, and ethics. This is the first book on nanotechnology commercialization that deals exclusively with nanomaterials. It provides overviews of the current trends in, and the issues associated with, the commercialization of nanomaterials by some of the foremost nanotechnology experts in their fields.
Properties of Nanoparticulate Materials
Takuya Tsuzuki
Introduction
Nanoparticulate Materials
Common Characteristics of All Types of Nanoparticulate Materials
Characteristics of Specific Types of Nanoparticulate Materials
Summary
Applications and Market Opportunities of Nanoparticulate Materials
Takuya Tsuzuki
Introduction
Nanotechnology Market
Opportunities and Challenges
Nanoparticle Applications in Consumer Products
Summary
Production Techniques of Nanoparticles on a Laboratory Scale
Putla Sudarsanam and Benjaram M. Reddy
Introduction
Precipitation Methods
Deposition-Precipitation (DP) Techniques
Sol-Gel Methods
Microemulsion Techniques
Hydrothermal and Solvothermal Methods
Microwave-Assisted Techniques
Polyol Methods
Liquid Feed Flame Spray Pyrolysis (LF-FSP) Methods
Template-Directed Synthetic Techniques
Mechanochemical Processing
Ionic Liquid-Assisted Methods
Conclusions
Commercial-Scale Production of Nanoparticles
Takuya Tsuzuki
Introduction
Methods Used in the Commercial-Scale Production of Nanoparticles
Effects of Production Methods on the Properties of Commercial Nanoparticles
Summary
The Commercialisation of Nanotechnology: The Five Critical Success Factors to a Nanotech-Enabled Whole Product
Craig Belcher, Richard Marshall, Grant Edwards, and Darren Martin
Introduction
Nanotechnology Commercialisation Critical Success Factors
Conclusions
Overcoming Nanotechnology Commercialisation Challenges: Case Studies of Nanotechnology Ventures
Elicia Maine
Introduction
Case Studies
Analysis of Case Study Commercialisation Challenges
Approaches to Nanotech Commercialisation Critical Success Factors
Conclusion
Intellectual Property and Nanomaterials: Trend and Strategy
Daisuke Kanama
Introduction
Background: Patent Application Trends within Each Strategic Priority Area in Japan
Trend in Patent Applications in the Area of Nanotechnology
Examples of Applied Nanotechnology: Carbon Nanotube Technology
Conclusion: Intellectual Property Strategy in the Field of Nanotechnology
Notes
Government Regulation of Nanotechnologies
Diana M. Bowman and Joel D’Silva
Introduction
The World of Regulation: Unpacking Different Regulatory Models
Current Regulatory Frameworks and Their Effectiveness for Nanotechnologies
Multi-Lateral and Multi-Party Initiatives
Conclusion: Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
Metrology, Standards and Measurements Concerning Engineered Nanoparticles
Åsa Jämting and John Miles
Metrology: The Science of Measurement
Standards
Measurement Techniques for Nanoparticle Characterisation
Selected Nanoparticle Size Measurement Techniques: Benefits and Limitations
Summary
Safety of Engineered Nanomaterials and OH&S Issues for Commercial-Scale Production
Paul F. A. Wright and Neale R. C. Jackson
Introduction
Overview of Nanotoxicology
Overview of Occupational Health and Safety Issues and Workplace Controls
Managing Nanowaste: Concepts and Challenges for Nanomanufacturers
Jeremy Allan
Introduction
Conceptualising Nanowaste
Measuring Nanowaste
Managing Nanowaste
Nanowaste Risk Management
Nanowaste Handling
Future Directions
Public Engagement
Craig Cormick
Introduction
Nanotechnology in Society
So What Does Good Engagement Look Like?
Obstacles to Good Engagement
A Short History of Public Engagement
Deficit 2.0
Understanding NGOs and Affected Publics
Public Attitude Research
Engaging the Unengaged
Public Perception Barriers to Good Engagement
Examples of Engagement
Public Engagement Models for the Future
Online Communities and Online Community Engagement
Areas for More Work
So What Does It All Mean?
Biography
Takuya Tsuzuki