Progress of nanoscience in China

Abstract

Fast evolving nanosciences and nanotechnology in China has made it one of the front countries of nanotechnology development. In this review, we summarize some most recent progresses in nanoscience research and nanotechnology development in China. The topics we selected in this article include nano-fabrication, nanocatalysis, bioinspired nanotechnology, green printing nanotechnology, nanoplasmonics, nanomedicine, nanomaterials and their applications, energy and environmental nanotechnology, nano EHS (nanosafety), etc. Most of them have great potentials in applications or application-related key issues in future.

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Keywords

nanoscience / nanotechnology / nanomaterials / nanomedicine / plasmonics / fabrication / catalysis / nano EHS (nanosafety)

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