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Research on the frontiers of materials science: The impact of nanotechnology on new material development

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  • Manoharan, Mohan

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Materials continue to play a dominant role in our society, as they have through the millennia. The developments in nanotechnology provide a unique opportunity to not only develop new classes of materials but also do so in harmony with a goal of sustainable development. There is, however, a large gap between the promise of nanotechnology and its integration into a new generation of nano-enabled products. The first half of this paper focuses on the promise of nanotechnology by exploring a novel, self-assembly based technique for the production of structural ceramics, which have the potential to dramatically affect a range of products such as power turbines and aircraft engines. In the second half of the paper examines some of the challenges in setting up a nano-engineered value chain, which is critical for a new generation of nano-enabled products.

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  • Manoharan, Mohan, 2008. "Research on the frontiers of materials science: The impact of nanotechnology on new material development," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 30(3), pages 401-404.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:30:y:2008:i:3:p:401-404
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2008.04.016
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    1. Cohen, Maurie J., 2010. "Destination unknown: Pursuing sustainable mobility in the face of rival societal aspirations," Research Policy, Elsevier, vol. 39(4), pages 459-470, May.

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