8. United Kingdom
Total nanotechnology spending: $250,000,000
Rank based on spending: 8
Number of papers published: 1225
Rank based on papers published: 6
One of the powerhouses of Europe, it is not surprise that the United Kingdom features on this list. However, many would expect such a well-developed and technologically advanced country to feature higher on this list. Unfortunately, while the UK has excellent infrastructure to support nanotechnology, the country has not provided as much funding as would be reasonably expected from a country of its stature.
