Metrology and Standardization for Nanotechnology

Meeting the need for a reliable handbook on pertinent metrology approaches in nanomaterials, experts from European, American and Asian standardization bodies provide a balanced and comprehensive overview of the state of the art, highlighting the importance of global standards. Metrology and Standardization for Nanotechnology: Protocols and Industrial Innovations For the promotion of global trading and the reduction of potential risks, the role of international standardization of nanotechnologies has become more and more important. This book gives an overview of the current status of nanotechnology including the importance of metrology and characterization at the nanoscale, international standardization of nanotechnology, and industrial innovation of nano-enabled products. First the field of nanometrology, nanomaterial standardization and nanomaterial innovation is introduced. Second, major concepts in analytical measurements are given in order to provide a basis for the reliable and reproducible characterization of nanomaterials. The role of standards organizations are presented and finally, an overview of risk management and the commercial impact of metrology and standardization for industrial innovations.