Nanotechnology for Defense and Security

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Research Scope and Methodology

• Research Scope
• Research Methodology

Overview and Key Research Findings

• Overview
• Key Research Findings

2. TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

Defense and Security--The Case of Nanotechnology

• Nanotech in Defense and Security--A Snapshot
• Advances in Nanomaterials for Defense and Security Applications
• Advances in Nanoscale Systems and Applications

Technology Assessment of Various Development Segments

• Energy Absorbing Materials for Ballistic Protection
• Nanotech Based Imaging Solutions for Defense and Security
• Nanosensors for Defense and Security--An Outlook
• Development Scenario of Nanosensors for Defense and Security
• Graphene--An Emerging Material Dimension in Nanotechnology

3. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Drivers & Challenges

• Drivers
• Challenges

Growth Dimension for Nanotech in Defense and Security

• SWOT Analysis
• Industrial Scenario in Handling Environmental Issues Related to Nanotech
• Impact of Regulations on Nanotech Advances for Defense
• Analysis of Funding and Collaborative Scenario

4. ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF INNOVATIONS IN THE DEFENSE AND SECURITY SECTOR

University

• CNT-Based Bullet Proof Jacket
• Smart Textiles as Biosensors in Defense Applications
• CNT-Based Magnetic Field Sensing Technology
• CNT Adhesives for the Aerospace Industry
• Innovative Biosensor for Food Protection

Corporate

• Spy-Dust Based Invisible Perimeter Technology
• Novel Multi Layer Anti Corrosion Protection
• NanoNose for Biochemical Detection
• FAIMS Technology for Hazardous Chemical Detection

5. PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

Patents

• US Patents
• Rest of the World

Key Contacts

• Corporate
• Academic

6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Decision Tables

• Global Military Expenditure (2004 to 2014)
• Global Military Expenditure--R&D (2004 to 2014)
• Global Military Expenditure--Personnel (2004 to 2014)