Research Directions II Workshop, sponsored by the Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Subcommittee, NSTC, through the NNCO. National Academy of Science (2004)

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NNI Workshop Reports

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National Nanotechnology Initiative

Publication date:

Wednesday, September 8, 2004

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Report of a workshop to provide input to strategic planning for the National Nanotechnology Initiative, held in Washington, D.C., September 8 and 9, 2004. Part of the NNI’s broader effort to maintain U.S. preeminence in nanotechnology.

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Research Directions II

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