kr's nano page

on this page, I will collect pointers to explanations and research projects which document the progress of research towards what is called molecular nanotechnology, or more narrowly, molecular manufacturing.

the items which can be found here by no means attempt comprehensive coverage of the fast growing nano field(s). rather, it is a collection of some of the things i like, combined with my personal views and opinions. i'll add things as i encounter them.

for a start, let me just point to the following:

• Steps Towards Molecular Manufacturing. A discussion of design rules for molecular building blocks (MBBs). This article has been restructured a bit, to hopefully improve readability on the www. Each paragraph has a name anchor, so that people can refer to specific points made in this small treatise.
• CavityStuffer. An experimental program for folding polymer design. I am finally releasing this thing for adventurous hackers.
• Constructing Molecular Machinery. John Michelsen has some interesting ideas on how to use organic chemistry and a functionalized AFM in progress towards molecular manufacturing. Included are variations of the MBB idea which could simplify the implementation.

other www nanotech resources

The Foresight Institute
The Institute for Molecular Manufacturing
Ralph Merkle's site at Xerox PARC