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2012

Coccia M., Finardi U., Margon D.

Current Scientific trajectories and interactions between main world geo-economic players in nanotechnology research (Chapter 6)

New Technologies - Trends, Innovations and Research (A cura di Constantin Volosencu)

InTech

Rijeka, Croatia

1-24

Imprese e sviluppo locale

This chapter analyzes the current temporal and spatial trajectories in nanoscience and nanotechnology studies in order to display the worldwide patterns of research fields across main geo-economic players. Current trends of nanotechnology studies have been growing in chemistry and medicine because of applications of nanomaterials mainly in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. The results also show the leadership of Europe and North America in nanotechnology research, although the role of China and South Korea has been growing over time. In addition, laboratories of Europe and USA-Canada have a high interaction with foreign scholars in the scientific research on nanotechnology and nanoscience. This research can provide vital findings to support modern research and innovation policies aimed at improving the development of this technological system for future patterns of economic growth.

Book Chapter