The European Commission has recognized the importance of nanotechnology and in the sixth framework programme, it has been identified as one of the major priorities. In order to stimulate the progress in nanotechnology, the Commission underpins the development of roadmaps as a strategic policy tool in anticipating future developments and planning accordingly.
The objective of NANOFOREST “A nanotechnology roadmap for the forest products industry (NANOFOREST)” is to outline a research and development roadmap and to recognize new and emerging developments in nanotechnology and related areas suitable for practical application in the forest products sector.
NANOFOREST was supported financially by the European Community within the framework of the specific research and technological development programme Integrating and strengthening the ERA (Contract No NMP2-CT-2003-505247, project co-ordinator Dr. Tommy Iversen).
The following experts contributed to the report as authors or advisers:
Dr. Tommy Iversen, Dr. Tomas Larsson, Dr. Mikael Lindström, Prof. Tom Lindström and Prof. Lars Wågberg (STFI-Packforsk AB, Sweden)
Dr. Jan Ekstedt and Dr Birgit Östman (SP Trätek, Sweden)
Prof. Lars Berglund (KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)
Prof. Janne Laine and Dr. Monika Österberg (Helsinki University of Technology, Finland)