Nanotechnology is of national importance to the UK but the methodology for developing new technologies needs to be streamlined. These were some of the conclusions from a survey which asked leading research scientists about the opportunities and barriers for UK-based nanotechnology.

The report, UK Strategy for Nanotechnology, was conducted by Dr Thierry Bontoux of TBx Consulting, UK, and Tom Warwick of NanoInk, based in the USA. Warwick comments, 'Countries such as Russia, Germany, China and the USA are already shaping policies and making strategic investments in nanotechnology that will enable them to obtain significant economic benefits including technology innovations, revenue and job growth'.

Bontoux added that the UK must exploit its resource base and 'make strategic investments in nanotechnology now'.

Further information

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Or email Thierry.bontoux@tbx-consulting.com.