Abstract:
Over the last two weeks, we've been reviewing CRN's list of thirty essential studies that must be performed before we can have an adequate understanding of the potential societal impacts of nanotechnology. Suggested studies 1 and 2 are concerned with the fundamental theory behind molecular nanotechnology manufacturing, studies 3 through 6 with potential capabilities of molecular manufacturing technologies, and studies 7 through 12 are intended to explore the requirements of developing an effective molecular manufacturing technology.