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

NanoSafetyCluster - Compendium 2012
Table 2 Technical & Scientific Workpackages (WP) of NanoSafePACK
WP Title Description
1 Characterisation of
Nanofillers
The nanoclays and metal oxide nanoparticles employed in the packaging industry will be clearly
identified, taking into account the list of endpoints published by the OCDE in relation to the
nanomaterial identification and physicochemical properties.
2 Hazard Assessment To characterize the toxicological and ecotoxicological profile of each nanofiller identified in the
previous workpackage. To assess the changes induced by the functionalization of the nanofillers in
relation to their toxicological and ecotoxicological profile. To assess the toxicity and ecotoxicity of the
nanocomposites as such. To characterize a hazard indicator based on the particle migration potential.
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
The exposure assessment work package will extend the experience-based understanding of
appropriate practices for the safe production, processing and use of nancomposites based on
nanoclays and metal oxide nanoparticles. The objective is to carry out exposure characterisation for
the production and processing of nanoclays and metal oxide nanoparticles and their release
assessment as a part of the nanocomposites during the consumer stage, this will include: a) A
comprehensive set of exposure scenarios in the production, processing and use of nanocomposites. b)
Exposure assessments for key scenarios identified, using data obtained from measurements gathered
under real operative conditions and information from the literature.
Environmental impacts will be analysed applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method for nanoclays
and for metal oxide nanoparticles. The LCAs will be developed in accordance with the internationally
accepted ISO standards 14040 and 14044. In addition, management alternatives for nanocomposites
wastes will be analysed. Environmental information from this WP will be useful for researchers to
choose the best options for future development of nanocomposites.
The purpose of this workpackage will be principally the development of the best practices guide
thought the integration of the project results. To develop that best practices guide, the following
objectives must be covered within this workpackage: Design of the best practice structure an
contents, Integration of the project results, Redaction and validation of the guide.
To validate the applicability of the best practices guide in the SMEs (Demonstration). To prove the
viability of the solutions proposed in the industrials settings. To evaluate the effectiveness of the risk
management measures proposed. To evaluate the improvement of the nanocomposite’s safety once
applied the best practices referenced on the guide.
The overall objective is to ensure that the objectives of the different Work Packages are reached and
activities complete in accordance with the time schedule and the deliverables and milestones are
reported.
8 Project dissemination The objective of WP8 is to ensure right development and impact of project dissemination and training
activities.
184 Compendium of Projects in the European NanoSafety Cluster