Abstract

FERNANDEZ, Estrella  and  SERENA, Pedro A.. La resolución de retos energéticos y medioambientales mediante la nanotecnología: la experiencia de colaboración entre España y Japón. Mundo nano [online]. 2015, vol.8, n.15, pp.22-44.  Epub June 05, 2021. ISSN 2448-5691.  https://doi.org/10.22201/ceiich.24485691e.2015.15.53814.

This paper offers a review of the context, design, development and results of a joint action on science and technology policy between the governments of Spain and Japan aimed to promote the use of nanotechnology for solving energy and environmental problems, through the funding of research projects and the organization of high-level scientific workshops. The paper analyses the main outcomes using several indicators that show the impact and success of such joint action that has promoted the development of key areas such as photovoltaic energy, new materials and devices for energy generation and storage, fuel cells or hydrogen storage. Furthermore, the effects of carried out actions are not only quantitative since, as result of this joint initiative, an intensive exchange of scientific and technical management procedures and schemes has been achieved. In addition, the establishment of scientific networks and solid interactions will be very useful to planning future actions.

Keywords : scientific policy; international collaboration; nanotechnology; energy; environment; sustainability.