Nanotechnologies and nanosciences:
(a) long-term interdisciplinary research into understanding phenomena, mastering processes and developing research tools;
(b) supramolecular architectures and macromolecules;
(c) nano-biotechnologies;
(d) nanometre-scale engineering techniques to create materials and components;
(e) development of handling and control devices and instruments;
(f) applications in areas such as health, chemistry, energy, and the environment.
