Objective Mass production of graphene and its derivatives (Graphene Family nanomaterials, GFN) is driven by their integration in an increasing number of (consumer) products: by 2020 the global market for graphene is projected to reach US$125 million. Given the serious concerns raised over the potential impact of GFNs on the environment, and in order for graphene-related nanotechnology to develop in a sustainable and responsible manner possible, it is crucial to ensure that development ofGFN takes place alongside research focused on its consequences for public health and potential environmental impacts and unanticipated consequences due to the production, use, recycling, and disposal of GFN. Essential information related to the health and environmental impacts of GFN is either missing or remains incomplete. Specifically, to perform the appropriate nano-risk assessment, there is an urgent need to adapt the environmental risk as¬sessment principles and methodology related to the exposure as well as the hazard assessment. ToxEcoGraphene will address the pressing need to identify the environmental processes that will determine the fate of GFN in the environment, as well as their nanoecotoxicity impacts. The research objectives (RO) of ToxEcoGraphene are: (1) To develop, characterize and utilize well-defined GFN-oriented protocols and methods to facilitate investigation of GFN fate and transport in natural complex media, (2) To determine the effect and evaluate GFN toxicity to biofilms, by focusing on environmental fate processes, mainly on hetero-aggregation and growth of the “eco-corona” on graphene’s surface, and (3) To implement the main research conclusions in order to mitigate identified risks/environmental impact and design-out potential drawbacks/hazards related to GFN technology andapplications – i.e. safe-by-design rules for GFN tailored to a range of application areas. Given the economic importance, the relevance of the research is clear. Fields of science medical and health scienceshealth sciencespublic healthengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgraphenesocial sciencessociologygovernancecrisis management Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2017 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2017 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF-EF-CAR - CAR – Career Restart panel Coordinator THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Net EU contribution € 195 454,80 Address Edgbaston B15 2TT Birmingham United Kingdom See on map Region West Midlands (England) West Midlands Birmingham Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 195 454,80
