Title: Commercialisation of nanotechnologies: technology transfer from university research laboratories

Authors: Mark J. Jackson, G.M. Robinson, M.D. Whitfield, Waqar Ahmed

Addresses: MET, College of Technology, Purdue University, 401 North Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. ' Micro Machinists, L.L.C., Purdue Research Park, 3000 Kent Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA. ' Micro Machinists, L.L.C., Purdue Research Park, 3000 Kent Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA. ' School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 8ST, UK

Abstract: This paper presents information on the commercialisation of nanotechnologies from research laboratories based in the USA. The paper discusses the early implementation of the National Nanotechnology Initiative and provides an analysis of how commercialisation of nanotechnologies is undertaken from university research laboratories.

Keywords: nanotechnology; commercialisation; university research; microtechnology; technology transfer; research laboratories; USA; United States.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNM.2009.028139

International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 2009 Vol.4 No.1/2/3/4, pp.308 - 316

Published online: 07 Sep 2009 *

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