National Nanotechnology Initiative Contributions to Nanotechnology Commercialization

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1 National Nanotechnology Initiative Contributions to Nanotechnology Commercialization TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Forest Products St. Louis, Missouri June 25-27, 2008 E. Clayton Teague Director National Nanotechnology Coordination Office

2 What is the National Nanotechnology Initiative? The NNI is an interagency, cross-cut cut program that coordinates Federal nanoscale research and development activities and related efforts among various participating agencies (currently 25) The NNI began in 2001 and its activities were codified and further defined in the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (Dec. 2003) Estimated federal NNI expenditures were over $1.4 billion in FY 2008

3 The NNI definition of "nanotechnology" What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers,, where unique phenomena enable novel applications Nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale the nanoscale Ability to understand, create, and use structures, devices, and systems that have fundamentally new properties and functions because of their nanoscale structure

4 NSET Subcommittee Member Agencies Participating in the NNI Six agencies developed original 2001 NNI proposal Now have 25 NSET Subcommittee member agencies

5 The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Vision and Goals The vision of the NNI: : a future in which the ability to understand and control matter on the nanoscale leads to a revolution in technology and industry that benefits society. Through a program of coordinated R&D,, NNI participating agencies are working collectively toward the following four goals: Advance a world-class research and development program Facilitate technology transfer of new technologies into products for commercial and public benefit Develop & sustain educational resources, a skilled workforce, and the supporting research infrastructure and tools to advance nanotechnology Support responsible development of nanotechnology

6 NNI Collective Agency Funding for 2001 to 2009 $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,350 $1,390 $1,491 $1,527 $1,200 $1,200 $1,000 $989 $800 $697 $774 $600 $464 $400 $200 $ Funding (in millions of dollars) reported since inception of the NNI (the 2008 figure is estimated; the 2009 figure is requested) Figure II-1. Collective agency funding (in millions of dollars) reported since inception of the NNI (the 2008 figure is estimated; the 2009 figure is requested).

7 Goal 1: Advance a world-class research and development program NNI agencies invest at the frontiers and intersections of many disciplines, including biology, chemistry, engineering, materials, and physics Investments aimed to stimulate discovery and innovation through nanotechnology R&D NNI agencies support about 4,000 active awards for nanotechnology R&D in about 300 academic organizations and 200 private organizations in all 50 states U.S.-origin inventors and assignees hold the most nanotechnology-related inventions with patent publications in 3 or more countries 37% vs. 24% for closest competitor, Japan Forefront R&D provides a foundation for an academic and business environment that promotes innovation and commercialization Communication to industry and business through workshops and publishing reports

8 40% Citations by Country (Leydesdorff ( & Wagner 2006) 35% From PCAST (NNAP) 2008 Report 30% 25% 20% 15% % 5% 0% USA EU-25 Peoples R China Japan Germany UK France Italy South Korea Spain Canada India Netherlands Sweden Taiwan Australia Switzerland Singapore Belgium Israel World Share of Citations

9 NNI Activities and Documents Inform Agencies, Report Outcomes, and Serve as Resources Supplement to the President's FY 2008 Budget General brochure for a broad audience 2007 NNI Strategic Plan NNI EHS Research Strategy (Just released)

10 Goal 2: Facilitate technology transfer of new technologies into products for commercial and public benefit Working with industry to form Cooperative Boards to Advance Nanotechnology (CBANs( CBANs) ) in various industry sectors Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research Awards Supporting standards ds for nanotechnology commercialization ISO, OECD, ASTM, IEEE, IEC Direct funding to businesses for start- up/innovative activities Informatics Needs for Nanomaterials - Oak Ridge

11 Industry Consultative Boards for Advancing Nanotech Key for development of nanotechnology, reciprocal gains Electronic Industry (SRC lead), October/ Collaborative activities in key R&D areas 5 working groups, Periodical joint actions and reports; NSF-SRC agreement for joint funding; other joint funding CCR Chemical Industry (CCR lead) - Joint road map for nanomaterials R&D; Report in 2004; 2 working groups, including one EHS Use of NNI R&D results, and one to identify R&D opportunities Organizations and business (IRI lead) - Joint activities in R&D technology management; 2 working groups (nanotech in industry, EHS) Exchange information, use NNI results, support new topics Forest products industries (AF&PA lead), April 2007 Facilitate forest products industry input to and communication with NSET Subcommittee

12 SBIR and STTR Funding in Support of Nanotechnology Commercialization Agency SBIR and STTR Awards (in millions of dollars) DOD NSF DHHS (NIH) DHHS (NIOSH) DOE NASA EPA USDA DOC (NIST) TOTAL

13 Nanostructured Decontamination Non-toxic nanomaterials demonstrated to treat a wide range of toxic chemicals and CW agents High surface area - greater capacity and faster reactivity for increased protection Proven to remove over 99.6% of VX, GD (soman) and HD (mustard gas) in <90 sec; converting these agents to safer by-products System of pressurized cylinders, bulk pails and shakers offers robust utility against range of scenarios with minimal training Fielded in July 2004 by RDECOM Joint effort between ARL-ARO, Kansas State University, NanoScale Materials, Inc., USSOCOM, USMC, and DTRA Fast-Act SBIRs have been our life-blood and are now yielding oriented results. Ken Klabunde; Nanoscale Materials, Inc. $13,000,000 in SBIR (mostly) and BAA contracts, from ARO, DARPA, Marcorsyscom, NSF, etc. % Removed after 90 seconds GD VX HD

14 Direct Funding for Start-up/Innovative Efforts Focuses on increasing Department of Defense (DoD( DoD) ) awareness of emerging commercial technologies developed by non-traditional DoD procurement sources Transfer knowledge and understanding between DoD participants with specific capability needs and small innovative companies 50% Created by America COMPETES Act (PL , signed 8/9/07), to support, promote, & accelerate innovation in the U.S. through high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need. 50% cost-shared shared awards limited to no more than $3 million total over 3 yrs. for a single-company project or no more than $9 million total over 5 years for joint venture. Informatics Needs for Nanomaterials - Oak Ridge

15 Goal 3: Develop and sustain educational resources, a skilled workforce, & the supporting research infrastructure and tools to advance nanotechnology Developing research user facilities and centers of excellence and making high-cost, forefront technology equipment readily available to industry Est.10,000 students and teachers trained annually in nanotechnology Majority of science and engineering colleges have introduced courses related to nanoscale science, engineering, or technology Informatics Needs for Nanomaterials - Oak Ridge

16 64 major NNI centers, networks, user facilities

17 DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers

18 An alliance of academic, government and industry partners that cooperate to advance nanomanufacturing strength in the U.S. that: Conducts strategic workshops and other activities to build communities of practice in nanomanufacturing Building an open source information clearinghouse, InterNano, to provide vital information to nanomanufacturing community Four current members of network Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing based at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems based at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing based at Northeastern University Center for Scalable and Integrated Nanomanufacturing based at UC Berkeley 24 other academic partner universities Funded by the National Science Foundation

19 NSF Supports Formal and Informal Nanotechnology Education Research Experience for Undergraduates and Research Experience for Teachers Developing interdisciplinary approaches for nano undergraduate education, particularly in the first two collegiate years Center for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale S&E Introducing nanoscience and nanoengineering concepts into schools (grades 7-12) 7 and undergraduate classrooms Nanotechnology Informal Science and Education Network Establishing a network that links science museums and other informal science education organizations with nanoscale science and engineering research organizations

20 Nanomedicine Development Centers All supported by the NIH

21 Goal 4: Support responsible development of nanotechnology Providing funding and coordination for research on environmental, health, and safety implications of nanotechnology Work to create business, regulatory, and social environment for broad acceptance of nanotechnologybased products in marketplace addressing EHS and ELSI issues Providing funding and coordination for research on ethical, legal, and societal implications of nanotechnology Convened workshop on mechanisms for public participation report pending Convened workshop on ethical aspects of nanotechnology report pending Formed Network for Nanotechnology in Society w/centers at ASU and UCSB

22 NNI Agencies Strategy For Nano-EHS Research Released Feb. 14, 2008 Support research to safely develop and apply nanotechnology for societal benefit and economic growth in parallel with research to better protect public health and the environment. Integrate the results of both components Aim to maximize benefits at the same time as developing an understanding of potential risks and means to manage such risks EHS Research informed and influenced by the broader NNI research portfolio EHS Research also informed by research and information needs of agencies with regulatory and oversight responsibilities Collaborate with international colleagues in ISO and OECD; share data, agree on terminology, testing protocols,

23 NNI EHS Research Funding Information NNI funding requests for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) R&D have grown to $76.4 million in 2009: $ million Year Year * All numbers shown above are for EHS research strictly defined: for which the primary purpose of the work is EHS research

24 Two Major Paths for Commercialization Application to commercial products Researcher or Institution Discovery Knowledge & Expertise Industry Application to commercial products

25 With thermal spray coatings and nanomaterial processing/ development research investment results as a foundation Advanced Nanometer Coatings for Low to Zero Maintenance Naval Applications Develop fundamental understanding of material processes to produce uniform coatings over complex curved surfaces University-Industry partnerships established for manufacturing development New coatings with unprecedented fracture & wear resistance and hardness University-Industry-Navy Shipyard partnerships established for evaluations of new coatings in the marine environment First nanostructured coating qualified for fleet use - Large ship A/C unit reduction gear bearing surfaces Parts qualification continues >$100M/yr Maintenance Cost Avoidance

26 Optimized Nanostructured Al 2 O 3-13TiO 2 Coatings Very high bond strength At least twice that of conventional (Metco 130) Very high wear resistance About 4 times Metco 130 (except for very aggressive abrasion) Wear rate does not correlate with hardness Superior Grindability Application to Ball Screw Drives Important to cost of fabrication Remarkable strain tolerance (toughness) Qualified Under MIL STD 1687A, Thermal Spray Coatings For Shipboard Machinery Courtesy of M. Gell, U. of Connecticut; R.Rigney, A&A Co.; L. Kabacoff, NRL Conventional Cup Test Nano Application to Gears

27 First nanostructured coating qualified for Navy fleet use in Reduction gear bearing surfaces on large ship A/C units >$100M/yr Maintenance Cost Avoidance

28 Encouraging nanotechnology commercialization: government as early adopter/customer SCORING IN STERN TUBE & STRUT BEARINGS REPAIR METHODS *Old Method: $280,000 OEM Weld Repair PROJECTED ROI COST AVOIDANCE = $34,000,000 *New Method: $80,000 Coating Repair

29 Reactive Nanotechnologies

30 Example of Technology Transfer - Push Reactive Nanotechnologies Use heat of exothermic reaction in many nanometer thick films to achieve controllable transformation to alloy as local, high-t, low heat source Timothy Weihs started R&D on films at LLNL Postdoc in w/ Troy Barbee Filed first patent in Dr. Weihs takes position at Johns Hopkins Univ. in 1995 and continues research to refine techniques and ideas until about 1999, working in conjunction with Professor Omar Knio and funded by NSF, ARL, and 3M Files further patents at JHU in 2000 Forms company in 2000 Obtains license for technologies from LLNL & JHU in 2001 After talks and other efforts attracts $2M from VC investors in Applies for and obtains phase I & II SBIRs (2 Phase II's with NSF, 1 with Army) Wins NIST Advanced Technology Program award obtained $8.25M in funding from other VCs ~ 5,000, nm alternating layers of Ni - Al Reactive Nanotechnologies Highly localized, low-energy, high-t, heat source

31 Example of Industry-Pull Nanotechnology Commercialization Semiconductor Research Corporation Nanoelectronics Research Initiative Public-private partnership that aims to maintain US leadership in next-generation electronics by developing devices that leverage nanometer-scale materials properties Partnership of semiconductor industry companies, states (NY, TX, CA), NIST, and NSF to fund, primarily, university research Over 30 universities engaged and being funded Six major companies supporting this effort - Advanced Micro Devices, Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, Intel, Micron Technology, and Texas Instruments

32 Commendations on FPI Roadmap! Identify industry needs Transforming into research needs

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36 ITRS Driven by Choosing and Narrowing Technology Options (Half-pitch) Narrow options

37 Summary: What has the NNI done for you lately? Cumulative NNI funding for nanoscale science and engineering research since 2001: $9.8 billion Over $290 million in nanotechnology-related SBIR/STTR projects between 2004 and 2007 U.S. Government beginning to play role of early adopter customer, e.g., DOD applications now fielded, others nearing readiness Over 60 NNI research centers, networks and user facilities funded Over $250 million in primary purpose EHS R&D, combined; much more including instrumentation, metrology, standards work, infrastructure investments related to EHS, and fundamental research on properties of nanomaterials Favorable reviews of NNI completed by President s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology; published March 2008; National Academies (EHS) underway New NNI Strategy for EHS Research; published February 2008 New NNI Strategic Plan; published December 2007

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