Development highlights of micro-nano technologies in the MENA region and pathways for initiatives to support and network

Green Processing and Synthesis

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Ma’moun Al-Rawashdeh¹  Bassam Alfeeli²  Abdel Monem Rawashdeh³  Volker Hessel⁴ 

[1] Laboratory of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology;Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Program;Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF);Laboratory of Micro Flow Chemistry and Process Technology, Laboratory of Chemical Reactor Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology

关键词: Arab world;    microtechnology;    Middle East;    nanotechnology;    road map;   

DOI  :  10.1515/gps-2013-0012

来源: De Gruyter

【 摘 要 】

Current developments in the field of micro-nano technologies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are highlighted. Firstly, the scientific outcome of micro-nano technologies from the MENA region is analyzed. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the leading countries, with >50% of the total MENA publications. More than 50% were joint publications with France and the United States as the major partners. Secondly, different kinds of existing initiatives to develop and support micro-nano technologies in the MENA region are presented. The working principle of current respective initiatives is demonstrated. Despite the importance of these initiatives, they are fragmented and lack a regional framework and a common goal. Thirdly, therefore, a recommendation is suggested to create a platform and a road map for boosting the development of micro-nano technologies in the MENA region.

【 授权许可】

CC BY