Abstract
This RS analyses the technological trends in nanofabrication and the nanodevice sector. It gives a comprehensive snapshot of some of the key emerging technologies related to this sector, and it outlines potential application areas that hold immense promise.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- Introduction and Key Findings
- Overview
- Key Findings
2 TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT VIEWPOINT - TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES
- Technology Primer
- What is Self-Assembly?
- Why Is It of Interest?--Unearthing Technology' s Potential
- Assessment of Technology Development
- Self-Assembly Research and Development--Objectives and Technology Dependencies
- Innovation Snapshot--Patterns and Trends in Ongoing R&D Efforts
- Key Technology Trends
- Analysis of Stakeholders--Their Role in Development and Funding
- Public Sector--The Government
- Private Sector--The Commercial Participants
- Academic Sector--The Universities
3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND ADOPTION
- Applications Assessment
- Applications Development in the Near Term--Five to Ten Years
- Applications Development in the Medium to Long Term--Ten to Twenty Years
- Factors Influencing Technology Adoption
- Drivers
- Challenges
4 THE INNOVATION FRONTIER--A SELECTIVE PROFILE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
- Self-Assembly-Based Nanofabrication--Ongoing Global Research
- 3D Devices and Structures through ' Fold-Up' Self-Assembly--USA
- Array Patterning through Self-Assembly--USA
- Nanotubes Self-Assemble by Designs--Japan
- Nonregular Self-Assembly Enhances Feature Complexity in Electronic Devices--USA
- Reliability of Quantum Dot Self-Assembly Processes Improves--USA
- Self-Assembly by Design--USA
- DNA Tetrahedra--Europe
- Self-Assembled Devices--Ongoing Global Developments
- DNA-Based Nanoelectronic Devices for Use in Computers--USA
- Germanium Quantum Dots for Computing Devices--USA
- Magnetic DNA-Coated Wires for Memory Devices--USA
- Nanoscale Batteries Built by Self-Assembling Viruses--USA
- Research into Fault Tolerance in Self-Assembled Memory Devices--USA
- Rewritable Paper--Japan
- Self-Assembled Muscle MEMS--USA
- Self-Assembled Nanotubes for Biocide--USA
- Sensor Uses Self-Assembled Material for Alcohol Detection--Spain
5 SELECTED PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY PARTICIPANTS
- Selected Patents
- Key Patents Related to this Sector
- Other Related Patents
- Database of Key Developers
- Academic Contacts
- Other Research Contacts
6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Semiconductor Market and Semiconductor Equipment Market--World (1999 to 2006)
- Electronic Data Processing Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (1999 to 2006)
- Electronic Components Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (1999 to 2006)
- Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (1999 to 2006)
- Military R&D Expenditure--World (1999 to 2004)
