TY - JOUR
T1 - Development highlights of micro-nano technologies in the MENA region and pathways for initiatives to support and network
AU - Al-Rawashdeh, Ma'Moun
AU - Alfeeli, Bassam
AU - Rawashdeh, Abdel Monem
AU - Hessel, Volker
PY - 2013/4/1
Y1 - 2013/4/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Arab world
KW - Microtechnology
KW - Middle East
KW - Nanotechnology
KW - Road map
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84944313477&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1515/gps-2013-0012
DO - 10.1515/gps-2013-0012
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84944313477
SN - 2191-9542
VL - 2
SP - 91
EP - 100
JO - Green Processing and Synthesis
JF - Green Processing and Synthesis
IS - 2
ER -