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A Brief Review of Nanotechnology Related Activities in Italy
Volume 4, Issue 3
Authors:
Luca Escoffier, Consorzio di Biomedicina Molecolare
Abstract:
Nanotechnology is a multifaceted sector which is gaining greater importance day after day. Many
products incorporating or made through nanotechnology applications are already on the market, and the
common opinion surrounding this technology is that future applications and products will range from
advanced materials science to medicine, defense, electronics, coating and so forth. Apparently, the only limit
to the usage of nanotechnology seems to be human ingenuity. New properties of already known substances
are discovered, and it is now clear that there is really room at the bottom. In this article, Luca Escoffier
offers a general outlook as to what Italy is doing in the field of nanotechnology. He provides an overview of
the nanotechnology-related governmental investments aimed at fostering this field and some figures about
patenting and research activities.
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