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Table 2 Global R&D expenditure [$M]

From: The potential risks of nanomaterials: a review carried out for ECETOC

Country/Region

1997

2002

USA

432

604

Western Europe

126

350–400

Japan

120

750

South Korea

0

100pa (for 10 yrs)

Taiwan

0

70

Australia

0

40

China

0

40

Rest of world

0

270

  1. see http://www.bccresearch.com/editors/RGB-290.html