Nanolab : the role for science centres in capacity building
Author :Chowdhury, Kanchan
Keywords :Nanotechnology
Nanoscience
Issue Date :2012-07
Publisher :National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description :Nanotechnology will alter our relationship with molecules and matter as profoundly as the computer changed our relationship with bits and information. Nanotechnology is a new technology which is generating a lot of interest among academicians, practitioners and scientists. Critical research is being carried out in this area all over the world. Governments are creating policy initiatives to promote developments it the nano-scale science and technology developments. Private investment is also seeing a rising trend. Large number of academic institutions and national laboratories has set up research centers that are working on the multiple applications of nanotechnology. Wide ranges of applications are claimed for nanotechnology. This consists of materials, chemicals, textiles, semiconductors, to wonder drug delivery systems and diagnostics. Much interest in nanotechnology also could be because of the fact that enormous monetary benefits are expected from nanotechnology based products. According to NSF, revenues from nanotechnology could touch $ 1 trillion by 2015. However much of the benefits are projected ones. Realizing claimed benefits require successful development of nano-science and nanotechnology research efforts. That is the journey of invention to innovation has to be completed. For this to happen the technology has to flow from laboratory to market. The aim of the present article is to highlight the role of Science City, Kolkata to develop capacity building among general people and students for the responsible development of productive nanotechnology.
Description :Includes bibliographical references.
Source :National Council of Science Museums
Type :Article
Received From :National Council of Science Museums
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Chowdhury, Kanchan
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Includes bibliographical references.
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2012-07
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Nanotechnology will alter our relationship with molecules and matter as profoundly as the computer changed our relationship with bits and information. Nanotechnology is a new technology which is generating a lot of interest among academicians, practitioners and scientists. Critical research is being carried out in this area all over the world. Governments are creating policy initiatives to promote developments it the nano-scale science and technology developments. Private investment is also seeing a rising trend. Large number of academic institutions and national laboratories has set up research centers that are working on the multiple applications of nanotechnology. Wide ranges of applications are claimed for nanotechnology. This consists of materials, chemicals, textiles, semiconductors, to wonder drug delivery systems and diagnostics. Much interest in nanotechnology also could be because of the fact that enormous monetary benefits are expected from nanotechnology based products. According to NSF, revenues from nanotechnology could touch $ 1 trillion by 2015. However much of the benefits are projected ones. Realizing claimed benefits require successful development of nano-science and nanotechnology research efforts. That is the journey of invention to innovation has to be completed. For this to happen the technology has to flow from laboratory to market. The aim of the present article is to highlight the role of Science City, Kolkata to develop capacity building among general people and students for the responsible development of productive nanotechnology.
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