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New knowledge is growing extremely rapidly in the domain of nanotechnology. The success of nanomaterial development activities depends heavily on how to effectively utilize existing knowledge. The knowledge-systematization methodology has been developed in an attempt to substantially rationalize the work of gathering knowledge-base information conducive to the development of target material. The methodology is essentially comprised of performing a systematic compilation of the knowledge in a framework of four different parameter spaces to grasp interrelationships of these parameters. They include mechanism related to the emergence of material structures and properties, processing conditions, structures, and properties and functions. In addition the compilation can provide us with information regarding the key points that must be considered to attain the goal of the material development. Moreover, the methodology was combined with ontological procedures to facilitate in conceiving new processing methods for the production of material equipped with aimed properties and functions. The use of the methodology was demonstrated by the development of a single-walled carbon nanotube(SWNT)-polypropylene nanocomposite. In the demonstration we will show processing parameters influential for the large-scale production of SWNT to give composite with required functions. We will also show the structural requirements of the composite when it is intended to use as automotive parts.
