45 Result(s)

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National Nanotechnology Initiative at 20 years: enabling new horizons

A succession of breakthrough discoveries at the nanoscale and the transforming vision formulated in 1999, which inspired the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) in the US and other research programs aroun...

Mihail C. Roco in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2023)

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Comparing nanotechnology landscapes in the US and China: a patent analysis perspective

The United States (US) and the People’s Republic of China (China) have the most patents in nanotechnology in their own depositories and overall in the international depositories. This paper compares nanotechno...

Lanfen Wu, Hongyi Zhu, Hsinchun Chen, Mihail C. Roco in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2019)

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International perspective on nanotechnology papers, patents, and NSF awards (2000–2016)

This paper presents the development of nanotechnology between 2000 and 2016 as reflected in the Web of Science papers, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World International Property Organizati...

Hongyi Zhu, Shan Jiang, Hsinchun Chen, Mihail C. Roco in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2017)

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Science and technology convergence: with emphasis for nanotechnology-inspired convergence

Convergence offers a new universe of discovery, innovation, and application opportunities through specific theories, principles, and methods to be implemented in research, education, production, and other soci...

William S. Bainbridge, Mihail C. Roco in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2016)

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Nanotechnology knowledge diffusion: measuring the impact of the research networking and a strategy for improvement

Given the global increase in public funding for nanotechnology research and development, it is even more important to support projects with promising return on investment. A main return is the benefit to other...

Xuan Liu, Shan Jiang, Hsinchun Chen… in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2014)

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The new world of discovery, invention, and innovation: convergence of knowledge, technology, and society

Convergence of knowledge and technology for the benefit of society (CKTS) is the core opportunity for progress in the twenty-first century. CKTS is defined as the escalating and transformative interactions amo...

Mihail C. Roco, William S. Bainbridge in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2013)

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Global nanotechnology development from 1991 to 2012: patents, scientific publications, and effect of NSF funding

In a relatively short interval for an emerging technology, nanotechnology has made a significant economic impact in numerous sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, catalysts, medicine, agriculture, and...

Hsinchun Chen, Mihail C. Roco, Jaebong Son, Shan Jiang… in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2013)

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Innovative and Responsible Governance of Converging Technologies

Systematic convergence in knowledge and technology promises to increase the rate of scientific breakthroughs, lead to the establishment of new S&T domains and support growing expectations for human progress, i...

Mihail C. Roco, David Rejeski… in Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and S… (2013)

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Methods to Improve and Expedite Convergence

Whereas the R&D process of convergence of knowledge and technology has been largely reactive or coincidental in the past, there is a growing realization among the world’s scientific communities that to take be...

Mihail C. Roco, George Whitesides… in Convergence of Knowledge, Technology and S… (2013)

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Innovative and responsible governance of nanotechnology for societal development

Governance of nanotechnology is essential for realizing economic growth and other societal benefits of the new technology, protecting public health and environment, and supporting global collaboration and prog...

Mihail C. Roco, Barbara Harthorn, David Guston… in Journal of Nanoparticle Research (2011)

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Selected Bibliography (2000–2009)

Mihail C. Roco, Chad A. Mirkin… in Nanotechnology Research Directions for Soc… (2011)

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The Long View of Nanotechnology Development: The National Nanotechnology Initiative at 10 Years

A global scientific and societal endeavor was set in motion by the ­nanotechnology vision formulated in 1999 that inspired the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and other national and international R&D ...

Mihail C. Roco in Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020 (2011)