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The transcendent technologies are the primary drivers of the new economy of the twenty first century and they include nanotechnology, microelectronics, information technology and biotechnology as well as the enabling and supporting mechanical and civil infrastructure systems and materials. Mechanics and materials are essential elements in all of the transcendent technologies. Nanotechnology is the creation of new materials, devices and systems at the molecular level - phenomena associated with atomic and molecular interactions strongly influence macroscopic material properties; with significantly improved mechanical, optical, chemical, electrical... properties. Research opportunities, education and challenges in mechanics and materials, including multi-scale modeling, nanomechanics, carbon nanotubes, coatings, fire-resistant materials as well as improved engineering and design of materials are presented and discussed in this paper.
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Chong, K.P. (2006). Nano Mechanics/Materials Research. In: Chuang, T.J., Anderson, P.M., Wu, M.K., Hsieh, S. (eds) Nanomechanics of Materials and Structures. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3951-4_2
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