1 Chemical and biochemical materials, namely, liposomes, hydrogels, organogels, surface active proteins, nanoparticles, microspheres, amphiphiles and microorganisms used for the delivery of drugs, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, cosmetics to specific regions and cells in the body; active ingredients and reagents for use in diagnostic tests, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides; diagnostic preparations or reagents for scientific or research use; coatings comprised of nanostructured materials for use in the manufacture of medical devices; solid and liquid materials including metals, polymers and alloys for use in the manufacture of electrical, optical, magnetic, fluidic microdevices and microsensors