Advances in Nanosensors

Publication Date	September 2008
Publisher	Frost & Sullivan
Product Type	Report
Pages	103
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	FRS00975

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Summary

The research service discusses in the details technology advances in the field of nanosensor technologies focussing on key developments, technology trends, market trends, patent scenario, funding scenario and other important aspects that will project the position of the technology in the market space.

Content

1 Executive Summary
- Scope and Methodology
  - Scope
  - Methodology
- Technology Overview
  - Technology Primer
  - Key Research Findings
2 Factors Governing The Technology Development and Adoption
- Technology Growth Accelerators
  - Technical Advantages over Other Sensor Designs
  - Federal Agency and Government-Related Drivers for Technology Development and Market Growth
  - Technology Development and Adoption Driving Factors--Market Perspective
- Technology Growth Inhibitors
  - Engineering Complexities
  - Challenges in Achieving Market Impact and Proliferation
  - Proactive Regulatory Directives and Risk Management
  - Toxicological Impact of Nano-Entities
3 Evaluation of Applications and Opportunities
- Analysis from an Application Viewpoint--Current and Futuristic Outlook
  - Biodetection Applications of Nanosensors
  - Military Use and Homeland Security Surveillance
  - Other Key Application Sectors
- Assessment of Technology's Growth Scenario and Funding Opportunities
  - SWOT Analysis
  - Funding Prospects
4 Key Technical Innovations
- Noteworthy Technical Innovations--Academic and Research Laboratory Initiatives
  - A Proof-of-Concept for Fully Integrated Sensing Circuits
  - Self-Powering Force/Pressure Triggers and Sensors
  - Self-Contained LSPR Biosensors
  - A Versatile CNT-Based Chemical Sensor
  - Nanopositioners with Enhanced Precision
  - New Lab-on-Chip Technology Developed by NASA Scientists
  - Nanosized Optical Sensors for Oxygen Detection
- Industrial Initiatives
  - Verigene System
  - VOC Detector
  - Novel Solution for Food Pathogen Testing and Medical Diagnostics
  - Nanotechnology-Enabled Hydrogen Sensors
  - Protein Nanopore-Enabled DNA Sequencing
  - Miniaturized Solid-State Chemical Detection System
  - Biodetection Systems Offered by Nanomix
  - Photon Band-Gap-Based Nanosensors
5 Key Patents and Industry Contacts
- Key Patents
  - US Patents
  - Patents from Rest of the World
  - Patent Analysis
- Key Contacts
  - Corporate Contacts
  - Academic Contacts
6 Decision Support Database
- Database Tables
  - Number of Biotech Companies--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Number of Hospitals--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Military R&D Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Automotive and Auto Parts Manufacturing Establishments--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Food and Tobacco Products Manufacturing Establishments--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Total Meat Import--World (2002 to 2012)
  - Total Healthcare Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)