Nanotechnology for Defense and Security

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Introduction and Key Findings
  • Overview
  • Key Findings

2 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

• Nanotechnology - Where Does it Fit in?
  • Overview
  • Core Materials Technologies
  • Materials Applications
  • Core Technologies for Electronics and Devices
  • Applications Level Effects of Nanotechnology On Electronics and Devices
• Development and Applications Trends
  • Key Sector-Wide Trends
  • Funding: A Qualitative Analysis

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

• Drivers, Challenges, and Adoption Timeframes
  • Drivers
  • Challenges
  • Technology Adoption Roadmap
• Regulatory Issues
  • Health and Safety Concerns; the Regulations Debate
  • The Development of Common Standards and Guidelines

4 NOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENT

• Nanotechnology-Based Devices
  • Introduction
  • Carbon Nanotubes for Detection Of Toxins and Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Smart Dust - Chemical Weapon and Bioweapon Identification
  • Nanosensors Detect Odor and Taste
  • Nanotech in Early Warning Biosensors
  • Molecular Rotor For Use in Sensors and Other Devices
  • Nanoparticle use in Biohazard Detection
  • Nanocomposites in Sensor Applications
  • Nanoscale Grooves Enable Effective Toxin Detection
  • Protein Nanoarray Based Biological Detection For Security
  • Nanopixel Elements for Infrared Cameras In Mini UAVs
  • Zinc Oxide Nanostructure could Form Basis for Piezoelectric Sensors and Devices
  • Biosensor System uses Nanoparticles
• Materials and Materials Applications
  • Introduction
  • Buckypaper Enables a Wide Range of Applications
  • Nanostrengthened Coatings For Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Research Creates Nanotubes with Extended Shelf Life for Biochemical Applications
  • Nanocoating for Diverse Applications
  • Strengthened Structural Materials
  • Nano Provides Better Thermal Conductivity
  • Nanopowder Consolidation for Jet Engine Component Materials
  • Gold/ YSZ Nanocomposite For Wear Resistance
  • Hermetic Aluminum Phosphate Based Film for Aerospace Applications
  • Nanoengineered Thermal Barrier Coatings
  • Portfolio Of Nanomaterials Technologies for Defense Applications
  • Platform Technology Development
  • Nanostructured HVOF Coatings Offers Alternative to Chromium Plating
  • Thermal Spray Titania
  • Low Frictional Coating for Specialized Aerospace Applications
  • Wear-resistant Tough-Coated Hard Powders
  • Conductive CNT-based Polymer Sealants
  • Aerogel Insulator Finds Aerospace Applications
  • Nanocomposites for Advanced Aerospace Applications
  • POSS Nanomaterials Developed at Air Force Laboratory
  • Shape Memory Polymers With CNT Fillers
  • Composite Conductivity Enabled Using Metal Nanostrands

5 SELECTED PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Key Patents
  • United States Patents
  • Rest of the World
• Database of Key Participants
  • Universities and Laboratories
  • Corporate Participants

6 FROST & SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

• Technology Innovation
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient
• Excellence in Technology
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient
• Product Innovation
  • Award Description
  • Award Recipient

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Military Expenditure (1999-2006)
  • Military Expenditure - R&D (1999-2006)
  • Military Expenditure- Equipment (1999-2006)