WHAT COMMENTATORS ARGUE ??

Many commentators argue that most nanotechnological applications are still a long way off and thus of no interest to the investment community. This is simply not true. Areas that are already seeing commercial application of nanotechnology, or could well do within the next five years, include: drug delivery; solar energy (photovoltaic or direct hydrogen production); batteries; display technologies and e-paper; composites containing nanotubes (multi-walled); various nanoparticle composites; catalysts (many applications); coatings (extra hard or with novel properties); alloys (e.g. steel or those used in prosthetics); implants that encourage cell growth; insulation (thermal and electrical); sensors (bio and chemical); single photon generators and detectors; new solid-state lasers; bioanalysis tools; bioseparation technologies; medical imaging technologies; filters; abrasives; glues; lubricants; paints; fuels and explosives; textiles; higher capacity hard drives; new forms of computer memory; printable electronic circuits; and various optical components. This list is by no means complete.