German innovation initiative for nanotechnology

Rieke, Volker; Bachmann, Gerd

doi:10.1007/s11051-004-4141-6

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“…So far, more than 2,000,000 articles related to nanotechnologies have been published, and over 1,000,000 applications are lodged in patent offices [44]. Dozens of countries have already designed national strategies and have begun to implement national nanotechnology plans [45,46]. Countries are trying to establish an advantageous position 'so that when nanotech applications begin to have a significant impact in the world economy, countries are able to exploit these new opportunities to the full' [47].…”

Section: Nanotechnology Opportunities For Energy Efficient Built Environmentmentioning

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High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment

Pacheco-Torgal

2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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The civil engineering area has long been known for not being associated with high tech startup creation. This is a sign of the low innovation which is confirmed by its low patenting level thus contributing to undermine the prestige of this area. Still this area has an important role to play given the environmental impacts of the construction industry that will be exacerbated in the next decades due to the growth in world population, each day there are about 220,000 new inhabitants which means more than 9,7 billion people by 2050 and 11,2 billion by 2100. A direct consequence of such growth relates to a steady increase of energy consumption which is the source of two-thirds of global greenhouse-gas emissions. The building sector is responsible for high energy consumption and its global demand is expected to grow in the next decades. Between 2010 and 2050 the global heating and cooling needs are expected to increase 70% in residential buildings and 90% in commercial buildings. Major energy efficiency measures are therefore crucial to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions of the building sector. This includes development of new technologies and materials to improve greatly energy efficiency. Since information derived from knowledge is critical for individuals to transform innovative ideas into commercial products and services, this paper reviews recent developments on nano and bio based innovations important for an energy efficient built environment. This review may contribute to enhance the innovation and patenting activity in civil engineering. This may help to foster the creation of high tech startups for an energy efficient built environment.

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Section: Nanotechnology Opportunities For Energy Efficient Built Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment

Pacheco-Torgal

2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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“…Even more astonishing are the economic estimates which have predicted that products and services related to nanotechnology could reach several hundred billion Euros in the present decade [19]. So far, dozens of countries are already proceeding national strategies on this field as well as executing national nanotechnology plans [20,21]. Countries are trying to achieve an advantageous position ''so that when nanotech applications begin to have a significant impact in the world economy, countries are able to exploit these new opportunities to the full'' [22].…”

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The future of construction materials research and the seventh UN Millennium Development Goal: A few insights

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Labrincha

2013

Construction and Building Materials

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h i g h l i g h t s " Research on construction materials still seems unable to recognize the importance of the 7th MDG. " Nanotech research on infrastructure materials can help to fulfil the 7th MDG. " Biotechnology can allow for the development of exceptional and fully biodegradable materials. " Standardization can help to overcome the gap between materials research and market use. " Interdisciplinary research is needed to avoid misguided research lines without a clear and useful social goal.

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“…Dessa aktiviteter omformades nyligen till ett större och explicit nationellt initiativ för nanoteknik, vilket förutom att fokusera på teknik och marknad även omfattar det parallella studiet av sociala och miljömässiga konsekvenser (BMBF 2004;Rieke & Bachmann 2004).…”

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Den svenska modellen för nanoteknik – mer effektiv än reflexiv?

Fogelberg

2008

Etikk Praksis - Nord J Appl Ethics

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German innovation initiative for nanotechnology

Cited by 8 publications

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High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment

High tech startup creation for energy efficient built environment

The future of construction materials research and the seventh UN Millennium Development Goal: A few insights

Den svenska modellen för nanoteknik – mer effektiv än reflexiv?

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