Nanotechnology as a Driving Force in Innovation

Nanotechnology
as a Driving Force in Innovation
Hans-Jörg Bullinger
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Munich
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Opening of »Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies«
(CNT) in Dresden
„ Joint research institution of
Fraunhofer, AMD und
Infineon
„ Opening: end of May 2005
„ Main research topics:
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Processing of selected process steps
for the manufacturing of highdensity memory components as well
as high-performance transistors
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the next 5 years
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of Saxony amounting to €85 million
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Kondratieff Cycles: Key Innovations
Initialise New Industrial and Social Phases of Development
Innovation Steam Engine, Steel,
Textile and
Clothing
Railway,
Transport Electronics,
Chemistry
Automotive,
Petrol
Microchip
Automation
Internet,
Mobile
Comm.
Life Sciences
Renewable Energies
Nanotechnologies
Cycles
Interconnected World
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Health
Service Based Knowledge
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Nanotechnology needs multi-disciplinarity
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R&D time scale
Application fields in nanotechnology
drug search
synthesis
sensors
process control
diagnostics/therapy
controlled release
tissue engineering
nanorobots
medical/health
batteries
fuel-/solar cells
aerogel insulation
power plants (HTC)
chemistry,
energy
e-paper
waste water treatment
catalysis
aviation/space
displays
pollution control
LED, OLED
cosmetics, sun cream
electronics
polytronics
environment antimicrobial treatment
IT,
print
memory (GMR)
consumer
textiles
optics,
biochips
packaging
precision mechanics automotive
passivation
printers
hardcoats,
opthalmics,
dyestuffs
multifunctional coatings
photonics
weight reduction (foams)
optical switches
corrosion protection
waveguides
sensors, electronics
lithography
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Nanotechnology for automotive applications (realized)
electroceramics
(fuel injection, sensors)
self-cleaning coatings
heat shielding
transparent glazing (PC)
tribological coatings
barrier layers for fuel tank
fuel cells/batteries
antireflective displays
hardcoats
solar cells
colour switching
catalyst
polymer nanocomposites
corrosion protection
nanoparticles in tires
Adopted form: Detecon 2004
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Future market perspectives:
Today‘s research with FRAUNHOFER for tomorrow‘s future
1. Internet of Things
Autonomous packages!
2. Intelligent Products and Environments
Ever-ready, invisible helpers!
3. Microenergy Technology
Power for the journey
Smart Materials
Nanofunctional Materials
4. Adaptronics
Materials become active
Nanomaterials
5. Simulated Reality for Products and Processes Nanochemistry,
Nanophysics
The future in the computer
6. Human-Machine Interaction
No need to press buttons ever again
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Future market perspectives:
Today‘s research with FRAUNHOFER for tomorrow‘s future
7. Grid Computing for Companies
Computing power on tap
8. Integrated Lightweight Systems
Slimming diet for cars & co.
Nanostructured Materials
9. Industrial (white) Biotechnology
Nature as a chemical factory
Nano Biotechnology
10. Tailored Light
Light as a tool
Nanooptics
11. Polytronics
Nanoelectronics
Printed electronics – luminous wallpaper
12. Safety technologies to avert danger
Saving lives through safety
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Nanosensors
Simulated Reality for Materials, Products and Processes
Simulated reality is based on the comprehension of scientific/technical simulation
combined with modern visualisation and interaction methods.
Main R&D Topics:
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Multi-Scale Modelling
Computational und Reverse Engineering
Virtual Reality based interactive Tools
Nano
Application Example: Functional Materials, Electroceramics and Coatings
Multi-Scale Modelling: Material-based optimisation of function and
durability of thin films, fuel cells or piezoelectric devices
Computational determination of experimentally not accessible material
data, limits of operation
Discovery and testing of novel materials under functional aspects
(nanoscale wear-resistant coatings, photonic crystals, … )
Macro
Future world in the computer
Tailored Light
Systems for controlled generation, transport and
utilisation of light lead to new applications in material
processing, sensing and microelectronics
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Light sources in the dimensions wavelength, power and
time
„ Merging of Photonic and Electronic Processes (Photonic
Crystals, Optical System Technology)
Nature: Sea
mouse
„ Controlled Photonic Processes
Photonic crystal
(Aphrodita sp.)
Example: Light in the Extreme Ultraviolet
„ High-power sources (5 - 50 nm)
wavelength
„ Multi-Nanolayer Optics
„ Next-generation lithography
„ Microscopy and quality control
„ Optical writing in the nm range
Light for the nanoworld