For the promotion of global trading and the reduction of potential
risks, the role of international standardization of nanotechnologies has
become more and more important. This book gives an overview of the
current status of nanotechnology including the importance of metrology
and characterization at the nanoscale, international standardization of
nanotechnology, and industrial innovation of nano-enabled products.
First the field of nanometrology, nanomaterial standardization and
nanomaterial innovation is introduced. Second, major concepts in
analytical measurements are given in order to provide a basis for the
reliable and reproducible characterization of nanomaterials. The role of
standards organizations are presented and finally, an overview of risk
management and the commercial impact of metrology and standardization
for industrial innovations.