This book provides an impressive overview of emerging technologies, especially nanotechnologies and biotechnologies, and their prospective applications. It identifies and describes existing and potential markets for emerging technology-based applications, and projects scenarios for macroeconomic development based on these technologies. Integrated roadmaps for the development of a nano- and bioindustry are shown and policy measures and corporate strategies developed to advance these technologies. These measures are illustrated using roadmaps and policy case studies.The book combines a practical, comprehensive overview of the technical side of emerging technologies and their applications in various fields with an analysis of market developments and characteristics.

Chapter 1: What do Emerging Technologies Mean for Economic Development?

Part 1: MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
Chapter 2:New Materials: the Case of Carbon Fibers
Chapter 3: Nanotechnology for High-tech Industries: Light Emitting Diodes
Chapter 4: Technology Use in Traditional Industries -  Catalysts for Petroleum Refining
Part 2: ENERGY AND TRANSPORT
Chapter 5: Renewable Energy Technological Potential Assessment for Evidence-based Policy-making
Chapter 6: Global Market Creationfor Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Chapter 7: Technology Roadmaps: Emerging Technologies in the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries
Part 3: LIVING SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 8: Water Treatment and Purification: Technological Responses to Grand Challenges
Chapter 9: Emerging Technologies Identification in Foresight and Strategic Planning: Case of Agriculture and Food Sector
Chapter 10: Technology Assessment for Container Closure Integrity Testing Technology for Biotech Industry.-Chapter 11: Emerging Technologies, Trends and Wild Cards in Human Enhancement
Part 4: SECURITY
Chapter 12: Illuminating the "Dark Side" of Emerging Technologies
Chapter 13: Defence and Security: New Issues and Impacts
Chapter 14: Defence 4.0: Internet of Things in Military
Part 5: CHALLENGES TO STI POLICY
Chapter 15: How to Stimulate Emergence and Convergence of Technologies?<br> <br>