Potential nanotechnology applications and nanotechnology business

Nanotechnology: Chemicals and basic nanostructured materials

• Ultra-lightweight, high-strength, precision-formed materials;
• Nano-composite polymers for structural and electronic applications;
• Membranes and filters for cost-effective desalinization of water;
• Thermal and optical barriers;Ink jet materials;High efficiency and novel catalysts;
• Resistant textiles;

Nanotechnology in Electronics and computing

• Miniaturized supercomputers;
• Terabit non-volatile memory;Pervasive computing;
• Low voltage and high brightness displays;
• Faster semiconductors and micro-processors;

Nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine: Pharmaceuticals and medical products

• New and more effective drug compounds
• Nearly perfectly targeted drug deliveryDiagnostics, sensors, and assays DNA sizing and sequencing
• Bioelectronics
• Bio-warfare protection Antibacterial dressings and coatings

Nanotechnology: Energy generation

• Cost competitive fuel cells for automotive applications
• Micro fuel cells for portable power applications
• High capacity, rapid charge batteries