A Capsule Version of Nanomanufacturing: Emergence and Implications for U. S. Competitiveness, the Environment, and Human Health
Abstract
Nanotechnology is the control of matter in the size range of about 1 to 100 nanometers. The U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative, begun in 2001, focuses primarily on R and D and represents accumulative investment of almost $20 billion. As other nations increasingly invest in nanotechnology, the U.S. faces rising global competition. Additionally, there are concerns about EHS risks. In July 2013, the Comptroller General of the United States convened a Forum on Nanomanufacturing in response to a congressional request; in January 2014, GAO issued a report to congressional requesters (GAO 2014; also identified as GAO-14-181SP). This booklet presents a capsule version of that report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- AD1181062
Entities
People
- Bart Gordon
- Bill Canis
- Bjorn Birgisson
- Brian D. Johnson
- Celia Merzbacher
- Eugene Louis Dodaro
- George H. Allen
- Hamlin M. Jennings
- John Ho
- Joseph Desimone
- Lynn L. Bergeson
- Manish Mehta
- Matthew Nordan
- Michael F. Molnar
- Michael Liehr
- Sarbajit Banerjee
- Scott E. Mcneil
- Susan E. Offutt
- Tina Bahadori
- Vicki L. Colvin
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office