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June 4, 2007 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued its 2007 annual report on the National Nanotechnology Initiative. High level findings of the report include:
+ Based upon an analysis of the planned research and development activities and the progress reported for the past year, the funding levels for DoD nanotechnology are found to be adequate to support the defense agency program activities.
+ Substantial progress has been demonstrated toward each of the long term DoD program goals, and no deficiencies or oversights were identified within the current funded program.
+ In the future, additional investment from DoD is recommended in the area of nanomanufacturing via the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) programs in order to facilitate transitioning and a sustained supply of nanotechnology-based products for defense technologies.
Examples of NNI-supported research include a blood test for prostate cancer screening, analysis of nanoparticle levels in blood, and a new electrode material for high-capacity lithium batteries.
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