Nanoinformatics represents the application of information science and technology for the purpose of research, design, modeling, simulation, communication, collaboration and development of nano-enabled products for the benefit of mankind.
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It incorporates and integrated all hardware and software elements of computational science, engineering and development.
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It must be “net centric”
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Communications technology is incorporated
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Fusion and integration with bioinformatics is a goal, and at present is in its nascent stages
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Collaboration capabilities among the interdisciplinary sciences and scientists involved in nanoscience and technology are critical components
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Modeling and simulation of proposed nanodevices is critical and in the future be indispensable resulting from the requirements to conserve economic expenditures and resources, develop proofs of concept, and ultimately attract investment in nanodevice development and commercialization
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It must include the entire life cycle of the nanoscale devices under development
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More evident in the near future will be “convergence” in which information technology will be integral in the nanodevice. The term “Matter will become Software” and “Software will become Matter” was popularized at the advent of the 21st Century.
