ISO TS 80004-8-2020 PDF

Full title and description

ISO/TS 80004-8:2020 — Nanotechnologies — Vocabulary — Part 8: Nanomanufacturing processes. This technical specification defines terms and concise definitions related to processes used to manufacture, synthesize or control materials and structures at the nanoscale, with an emphasis on terminology for nanomanufacturing workflows and process types.

Abstract

This document provides agreed vocabulary for nanomanufacturing processes to improve clarity and consistency of communication across research, industry, regulation and standards development. It lists process terms relevant to nanomanufacturing (including both bottom-up and top-down approaches) and notes when terms are not exclusive to the nanoscale. The second edition clarifies scope and reproduces relevant terms from other parts of the ISO/TS 80004 series for context.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 19 November 2020 (ISO publication: 2020-11).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 07.120 (Nanotechnologies); 01.040.07 (Vocabularies).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2020).
• Number of pages: 29 pages.

General information above is based on the ISO bibliographic record for ISO/TS 80004-8:2020.

Scope

ISO/TS 80004-8:2020 defines terms related to nanomanufacturing processes across the nanotechnology value chain. It covers intentional synthesis, generation and control of nanomaterials and fabrication steps at the nanoscale, including both bottom-up directed assembly and top-down processing techniques. The document does not attempt to define every tool, component, material or metrology method associated with nanomanufacturing; biological process terms are not included in this edition (they may appear in future updates or companion documents).

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions of nanomanufacturing process terms (e.g., synthesis, directed assembly, lithography, deposition, etching, templating, roll-to-roll concepts noted for future inclusion).
• Clarification of terms that are not exclusively nanoscale — definitions indicate when a process can produce features at nanoscale or larger scales depending on conditions.
• Distinction between "nanomanufacturing" (broader, including processing and synthesis) and "nanofabrication" (often narrower, focused on device-scale patterning and structuring).
• Reproduction of relevant vocabulary from other parts of the ISO/TS 80004 series to provide context and consistency across the series.
• Explicit exclusions and limits: many tool-, metrology- and component-specific terms are out of scope for this part and may be covered elsewhere.

Key topic summaries are drawn from the scope and abstract of the published technical specification.

Typical use and users

Primary users include nanotechnology researchers, process engineers, product developers, quality and regulatory specialists, standards writers, and educators who need consistent terminology for nanomanufacturing processes. The vocabulary supports technical documentation, regulatory submissions, procurement/specification, inter-organizational communication, and standards development.

Related standards

ISO/TS 80004-8:2020 is part of the multi-part ISO/TS 80004 vocabulary series for nanotechnologies. Closely related parts include ISO/TS 80004-1 (Core terms), -2 (Nano-objects), -3 (Carbon nano-objects), -4 (Nanostructured materials), -5 (Nano/bio interface), -6 (Nano-object characterization), -7 (Diagnostics and therapeutics for healthcare), -9 (Nano-enabled electrotechnical products and systems), -11 (Nanolayer, nanocoating, nanofilm), -12 (Quantum phenomena) and -13 (Graphene and related 2D materials). These companion parts provide complementary definitions for materials, properties and application areas.

Keywords

nanomanufacturing, nanofabrication, nanotechnology vocabulary, nanoscale processes, synthesis, directed assembly, lithography, deposition, etching, ISO/TS 80004

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TS 80004-8:2020 is the second-edition technical specification that provides agreed vocabulary and definitions for nanomanufacturing processes used in the field of nanotechnologies.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers process terminology for intentional synthesis, generation and control of nanomaterials and nanoscale fabrication steps (both bottom-up and top-down). It notes when terms are not exclusive to the nanoscale and excludes many tool-, material- and metrology-specific terms.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Researchers, process and manufacturing engineers, product developers, regulators, standards authors, and educators who require consistent, internationally agreed process terminology related to nanomanufacturing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This is the current (second) edition published in November 2020; it supersedes the 2013 edition ISO/TS 80004-8:2013. The ISO record shows the 2020 edition as published and the earlier 2013 edition withdrawn.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO/TS 80004 series (Nanotechnologies — Vocabulary). The series contains multiple parts addressing core terms, nano-objects, materials, characterization, and application-specific vocabularies.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Nanomanufacturing; nanofabrication; synthesis; directed assembly; lithography; deposition; etching; nanoscale processes; vocabulary; ISO/TS 80004.