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Nanotechnology and Technology Assessment/Societal Implications -
The Perspective of BMBF
Dr. Dr. Bernd HungerDivision 511; Nanomaterials, New Materials Federal Ministry of Education and and Research (BMBF)
Nanotechnology funding of BMBF
Lead innovations
Accompanying Measures
Technology Assessment studies of BMBF
Strategy of BMBF with regard to nano-risks
Outlook
Outline
BMBF project funding in nanotechnolgy
Nanobiotechnology
Production technology
Nanomaterials, Nanochemistry, CCN
Nanooptics
Nanoelectronics
Microsystems technolgy
2003
20,3
5,4
25,2
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88,2 Mio. Euro
Fe3O4
Up to nowNew approach:
market-driven and society-orientedsystems processing
Information &communication
4,0
German Campaign for the Future of Nanotechnology
Conquer new markets to create new jobs
Provide support for young scientists and promote education and training
Strategic reorientation of the national funding strategy focussing on 3 main objectives
Consider social demands and ethical aspectsImplementation of risk assessment and public dialogue
Clustering of Resources
Accompanying Measures
Lead Innovations
Instruments for Implementation
BMBF-Lead innovations in nanotechnology
NanoFab Ultra-precision, high-throughput manufacturing
for nano-electronics
NanoLux efficient light sources for innovative lighting applications
NanoMobil Nano-materials and nanotechnology in the car
NanoforLife Nano-materials and nanobiotechnology
for life sciences and health
BMBF-Lead innovation - NanoFab
300 mm wafer technology - 143 Mio €- World leadership developed in Germany- Basis for the nanoelectronics industry in Saxony
Lithography (production technology) - 100 Mio € - 157 nm lithography- EUV lithography- European co-operation partners are becoming world market leaders
Mask technology - 80 Mio €- drawing American investors to Germany- combining research and production
BMBF-Lead innovation - NanoLux
Nanotechnology for energy-saving lighting systemsThe aim of future lighting technology: More efficient lighting yield
(conventional bulb: 95% of the energy is converted into heat)worldwide market volume for lighting: 12 billion € (in Germany 20%)
Pictures: Osram Optosemiconductors GmbH , Regenburg
BMBF-Lead innovation - NanoMobil
Low-lubrication cylinders, PEM cell
Easy-to-clean surface
bodywork design
Effect-switch paintTextile conditioning
Sensors, vision,environment, interior
Glare-free windowsAll-round glazing
Catalytic, nano-porous filters
Corrosionprotection, EMC
Light weight con-struction, H2 storage
Safety
Comfort
Sustainability
NanoMobil is 90 % Nano + Material +Chemistry
Source and picture: Deutsche Automobilindustrie
BMBF-Lead innovation - NanoforLife
Potentials of nanotechnology in medicine:
Development of new diagnostics and therapies (e.g. nano-particles for the treatment of cancer, improved imaging processes) Reduction of undesired side effects through specific material delivery and lower dosage (drug delivery system, “theranostics”) Long-term: cost reductions in health care through lower manufacturing costs, better prevention, longer-life implants
Demographic changes and availability of new diagnostics and therapies are bringing about a cost explosion in the health system (in Germany 225.9 billion € in 2001).
Picture: Pictures of the future ( Siemens)
Health is one of the most importantHealth is one of the most importantbasic social valuesbasic social values
Innovation Supporting Measures
Young Scientist Competition
National Contact and Information Point
NanoTruck
Identifying Trend Qualifications in Nanotechnology
Nanochance-Programme
Accompanying Measures Nanotechnology
Research and sponsorship organizations
Centers of Competence and other Organizations
Centers of Competence Examples of local and regional networks
Technology Assessment (TA)
3 ongoing studies focussing on:
Potential of nanotechnology for health
Economic potential of nanotechnology
Effects on sustainabilty by use and development ofnanotechnology-based products
Results will be Published in November 2004 !
Sources :1 - Teufelchen im Anflug: Der Spiegel 49/20022 - Gefräßige Nanobots: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 29.11.2002 3 - Why The Future Doesn't Need Us: Wired, April 2000 4 - The Big Down: From Genomes to Atoms”: ETC Group, January 2003 5 - Nano Bug: Scientific American 285(2001) 3,69 6 - Future Technology, Today's Choices - Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics; A technical, political and institutional map of emerging technologies. A report for the Greenpeace Environmental Trust: by Alexander Huw Arnall, Imperial College London, University of London, July 2003 7 - Beute (Prey), Michael Crichton, Blessing Verlag 2002
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Recommendations of the Royal Society Report
Investigation of Life Cycle aspects
Research on toxicological and epidemiological aspects of nanoparticles
Establish interdisciplinary research center for nano-risks
Evaluation and if necessary amendment of existing legislation
Interdisciplinary research on societal and ethical aspects of nanotechnology
Fostering information and communication (ITA, NanoTruck...)
Improving dialog and discourse with all stakeholders, public and scientists of all involved disciplines
Research strategy as core of strategy
Precautionary strategy: Prove existing regulations and if necessary adapt it, set limit values etc.
Utilization strategy: Support SMEs, establish data bases on chances and risks
Strategies of the BMBF
Expand accompanying measures
Lead innovations
Funding of „Nanocare“-Project Investigate effect threshold values of nanomaterials
Establish broad spectrum of methods for characterization
Cooperation between government, public and industry
Not limited to specific materials but general view on treatment of nanomaterials
Investigate interactions of nanomaterials in the human body
Establish new screening methods for toxicological properties ...
Outlook