Heralding a new future - Nanotechnology?

Abstract

Nanotechnology is being heralded as the next enabling technology that will redesign the future of several technologies, products and markets. Nations are focusing on this emerging technology in particular and serious research as well as industry efforts are being made. Recent developments, current trends and industry progress in this field are discussed here. This paper also examines research efforts in this field and whether this technology could have serious implications for a nation like India.