Developing nanotechnology in Latin America |
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Authors: | Luciano Kay Philip Shapira |
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Institution: | (1) School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0345, USA;(2) Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK |
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Abstract: | This article investigates the development of nanotechnology in Latin America with a particular focus on Argentina, Brazil,
Chile, and Uruguay. Based on data for nanotechnology research publications and patents and suggesting a framework for analyzing
the development of R&D networks, we identify three potential strategies of nanotechnology research collaboration. Then, we
seek to identify the balance of emphasis upon each of the three strategies by mapping the current research profile of those
four countries. In general, we find that they are implementing policies and programs to develop nanotechnologies but differ
in their collaboration strategies, institutional involvement, and level of development. On the other hand, we find that they
coincide in having a modest industry participation in research and a low level of commercialization of nanotechnologies.
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Keywords: | Nanotechnology development Latin America Research collaboration Development Strategies International survey |
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