Advances in nanotechnology offer a wide range of opportunities for addressing global development challenges. Work is underway around the world to apply nanotechnology in a variety of sectors including agriculture, medicine, telecommunications, disaster management and environmental conservation.
A number of developing countries, especially in emerging markets, are starting to pay policy attention to this field. However, the majority of developing nations have not recognised the implications of nanotechnology for economic development.
The aim of this special issue is to provide a review of advances in nanotechnology or relevance to global development. Preference will be given to papers that combine assessment of emerging nanotechnologies and identification of policy options for action. Special attention will be given to studies that focus on specific applications. The issue also welcomes papers on prospects of nanotechnology transfer to developing countries.
Suitable topics include but are not limited to:
- Nanotechnology, innovation and agriculture
- Nanotechnology, innovation and pharmaceutical research
- Nanotechnology, innovation and healthcare
- Nanotechnology, innovation and water purification
- Nanotechnology, innovation and industry
- Nanotechnology, innovation and polymer research
- Nanotechnology, innovation and computing
- Nanotechnology and disaster management
- Nanotechnology in environmental management
- Nanotechnology research policy
- Nanotechnology and technological leapfrogging
- Nanotechnology and technological catch-up
- Nanotechnology and innovation systems
- Nanotechnology and international cooperation
- Nanotechnology and science diplomacy
- Nanotechnology and human health
- Nanotechnology and the environment
- Nanotechnology and regulation
- Nanotechnology and public policy
- Nanotechnology and governance
- Nanotechnology and society
- Status reviews of nanotechnology advances
Manuscript submission: 15 June, 2013
Notification of initial decision: 15 July, 2013
Submission of revised manuscripts: 15 September, 2013
Notification of final acceptance: 15 October, 2013
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