Objective
The NANOTRANSPORT project addresses the behaviour of aerosols released to ambient air from nano-particle manufacturing. The project brings together leading expert organisations in risk management, aerosol monitoring, filtration, nano-particle technology and online particle characterization fields. The proposed pre-normative study has the objective of bringing into light and to document the need for standardised test aerosols adapted to the scope of nano-toxicology and occupational health studies.
State-of-the-art nano-article generation and aerosol monitoring equipment will be used to show that the properties (size, size distribution, surface chemistry, surface charge, concentration) of aerosols formed by manufactured nano-particles experience dramatic changes when released in the ambient air compared to their initial properties within the reactor.
The project will provide introductory experimental results that will be used to develop recommendations and guidelines for the European Commission. Based on NANOTRANSPORT results, the Commission will have the necessary background to prioritise and initiate research to
-Develop standard test aerosols adapted to specific studies/tests/validations/investigations:
It will contribute to determine the toxicological and epidemiological hazards posed by nano-powders in a systematic way reflecting exposure levels likely to be encountered in industry
New standards and particularly adequate test aerosols for testing and guaranteeing suitability of filtration and respiratory protection for use in nanoparticles/ nanopowders production or processing sites will be identified and described.
-Promote a more effective use of research funding by implanting correct methodologies that will contribute to provide meaningful and comparable results, which will:
Help the development of risk assessment tools for released nano-particles
Help gaining public and stakeholder acceptance regarding safe production and use of manufactured nano-particles
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-materials
- medical and health sciences health sciences public health occupational health
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Programme(s)
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Call for proposal
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FP6-2004-NMP-TI-4
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Funding Scheme
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Coordinator
HOVIK
Norway
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