Research & Development in Nanotechnology
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541713 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting nanotechnology research and experimental development. Nanotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of matter at the nanoscale (i.e., a scale of about 1 to 100 nanometers). This research and development in nanotechnology may result in development of new nanotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or altered materials and/or products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Research and Development in Nanotechnology covers establishments conducting research and experimental development focused on matter at the nanoscale. The key boundary separates this code from Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), which encompasses physical and engineering research not centered on nanoscale phenomena. Additionally, while biotechnology research studying microorganisms and cellular processes is classified in Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology), establishments applying biotechnology techniques specifically at the nanoscale fall within nanotechnology research and development.