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“Nanotechnology and advanced materials technology offer a powerful enabling platform that could lead to a wide spectrum of innovative products. They present immense opportunities for industries to upgrade products, and improve manufacturing processes and productivity.”
So said the Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology, Mr John Tsang, at the 2005 International Conference on Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials held in Hong Kong, August 8, 2005.
The Hong Kong Government has recognized the nanotechnology potential, said Mr Tsang. He outlined the many ways in which Government support is furthering its development.
The Government's Innovation and Technology Fund has approved some 30 projects on nanotechnology and advanced materials, covering the development of functional materials, nanomaterials, nanostructure and material engineering for commercial applications. The deliverables include applications in LCD and OLED panels, fuel cells, rechargeable batteries, multi-functional fabrics, water-based paints and coatings and new and improved industrial processes.
“We have also supported the establishment of two nanotechnology centres: the Institute of NanoMaterials and NanoTechnology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the NanoTechnology Centre for Functional and Intelligent Textiles and Apparel at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University,” said Mr Tsang.
The Government is capitalizing on these existing research strengths by allocating $270 million to establish an R&D Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, as part of its new strategic framework for innovation and technology development.
The Centre aims to conduct some 75 projects in the next five years in the areas of:
• nanomaterials, nanoparticles, and nanotechnology-enabled products
• nanoelectronics
• advanced materials
• advanced manufacturing
According to Mr Tsang, the Centre proposes to establish a demonstration production line for high performance display. It will also provide fast response technical services, particularly for SME companies, enhance human resources in nanotechnology and act as an information centre for technology development.
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