This book provides an impressive overview of emerging technologies, especially nanotechnologies and biotechnologies, and their prospective applications. It identifies and describes existing and potential markets for emerging technology-based applications, and projects scenarios for macroeconomic development based on these technologies. Integrated roadmaps for the development of a nano- and bioindustry are shown and policy measures and corporate strategies developed to advance these technologies. These measures are illustrated using roadmaps and policy case studies. The book combines a practical, comprehensive overview of the technical side of emerging technologies and their applications in various fields with an analysis of market developments and characteristics.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1: What do Emerging Technologies Mean for Economic Development? . - Part 1: MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING. - Chapter 2: New Materials: the Case of Carbon Fibers. - Chapter 3: Nanotechnology for High-tech Industries: Light Emitting Diodes. - Chapter 4: Technology Use in Traditional Industries - Catalysts for Petroleum Refining. - Part 2: ENERGY AND TRANSPORT. - Chapter 5: Renewable Energy Technological Potential Assessment for Evidence-based Policy-making. - Chapter 6: Global Market Creationfor Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. - Chapter 7: Technology Roadmaps: Emerging Technologies in the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries. - Part 3: LIVING SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT. - Chapter 8: Water Treatment and Purification: Technological Responses to Grand Challenges. - Chapter 9: Emerging Technologies Identification in Foresight and Strategic Planning: Case of Agriculture and Food Sector. - Chapter 10: Technology Assessment for Container Closure Integrity Testing Technology for Biotech Industry. -Chapter 11: Emerging Technologies, Trends and Wild Cards in Human Enhancement. - Part 4: SECURITY. - Chapter 12: Illuminating the Dark Side of Emerging Technologies. - Chapter 13: Defence and Security: New Issues and Impacts. - Chapter 14: Defence 4. 0: Internet of Things in Military. - Part 5: CHALLENGES TO STI POLICY. - Chapter 15: How to Stimulate Emergence and Convergence of Technologies?
