Timing, hosts and locations of (grouped) events of NanoImpactNet

nanomaterials in packaging industries, considering integrated
strategies to control the exposure to nanoparticles in industrial
settings, and provide the SMEs and industrial users with scientific
data to minimize and control the nanoparticles release and
migration from the polymer nanocomposites placed on the
market.
The detailed objectives of NanoSafePACK are summarized below:
1. To characterize physicochemical properties, toxicological
and ecotoxicological profile of the specific nanoclays and
metal oxide particles employed in the packaging industry.
2. Hazard characterization of nanoreinforcements including
functionalizer agents.
3. To Characterize the particle migration potential in terms
of nanoparticle displacement
4. To assess the toxicity of the nanocomposites as such,
considering the nanoparticles as a part of the polymeric
matrix.
5. To characterize the exposure to nanoparticles through
the development of specific exposure scenarios.
6. To characterize the potential release of nanoparticles on
consumer products
7. To improve the effectiveness of the risk management
measures according to the industrial settings of the
packaging industry.
8. To identify suitable methodologies to study the migration
of nanoparticles into the consumer products
9. To define appropriate release factors of nanoclays and
metal oxide nanoparticles
10. To characterize the most suitable waste management
measures
11. To solve problems with waste coming from
nanocomposites, including carbon nanotubes (CNT).
12. To develop a cost effective strategy to improve the safety
during nanocomposite production use and disposal.
13. To disseminate the research results for a large
community of SMEs
14. To study the viability and benefits of the use of
nanoreinforcements, taking into account the full product
life cycle (production, use and disposal/recycling).
15. To characterize the regulatory aspects concerning the
use of each kind of the nanoparticles studied in the
project
4 Overall view of the Workplan
NanoSafePACK consists of 8 complementary Work Packages (WP),
summarised in Table 1. For each WP, a complete description is
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presented below, including the objectives; the WP leader (in bold)
and linkage to other Work Packages.
Table 1: Work Packages of NanoSafePACK
WP nº WP Title WP Leader
1 Characterisation of Nanofillers
2 Hazard Assessment
3 Development of Exposure Scenarios
4 Environmental impact of
nanocomposites for packaging
5 Development of the Best Practices
Guide
6 Field Testing and Validation
7 Project coordination and
management
8 Project dissemination
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This work plan has been split into 4 types of activities and based on
the combined experience of the consortium members. The
activities are explained below:
1. Scientific and Technological development
These activities cover the scientific tasks to be conducted to
achieve the project objectives. A detailed description of these
tasks is described on table 2.
2. Demonstration activities
The main objective of these activities is to prove the viability of the
solutions proposed in the industrials settings. It will be conducted
under the scope of WP 6, checking the surface modifications in
industrial case studies. The exposure scenarios and risk
management measures will be implemented and monitored to
ensure their correct application.
3. Project Management
This work includes the tasks to be completed by the project
Coordinator and contains the tasks required to successfully
manage the project. The coordination activities will be undertaken
by the Plasper.
4. Dissemination Related Activities
In order to achieve an optimal use of the Project across the EU,
dissemination, training and exploitation are essential to the
success of the NanoSafePACK project. These activities will be
conducted within WP 8.