Nuttapun Supaka, Ph.D.
Head of Nano-Characterization Laboratory (NCL)
National Nanotechnology Center, THAILAND
25 February 2014
National Workshop on Strengthening R&D Management Capacity of Researchers and Research Managers in
the Area of Nanotechnology
Tehran, Iran
Outlines
1. NANOTEC @ Thailand
2. National Nano-Safety Plan
3. Nano-EHS activities in Thailand
A B O U T U S . . . .
THAILAND PATHUMTHANI PROVINCE
CENTRAL OFFICE
INNOVATION CLUSTER BUILDING
SIRINDHORN SCIENCE HOME
©2013 PHIKUNTHONG
NSTDA BOARD
National Center Genetic Engineering
and Biotechnology
National Electronics and Computer
Technology Center National Metal and Materials
Technology Center
National Nanotechnology Center Technology Management Centre
Pilot Plants
Residential
Area
Innovation Cluster 1
(Multi-Tenants Unit)
Convention
Center
Innovation Cluster 2 (Under Construction)
Garden of
Innovation
FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
Our Direction: • High Impact Program (National Importance)
• World-class R&D (International Excellence)
• International Player (Global Visibility)
NANOTEC is an internationally-recognized
Nanotechnology Center, conducting R&D
programs that have major impacts on the
development of Thailand
Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, M.D., Ph.D. Executive Director
NANOTEC ROLES
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
In-house Labs (12 R&D teams)
CoE (8 universities)
Funding
NATIONAL CENTRAL LAB
Synchrotron beamline
Computation Consortium
Scholarship Students
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Contract research
Joint research
Consultation / Training
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
National Nanotech Policy
Nanotechnology Roadmap
NanoSafety Plan
THAILAND NATIONAL NANOSAFETY PLAN
Thailand’s Major S&T Plan
NANOTEC Policy 2014-2021
NSTDA
Master Plan 2007-2011
National S&T Plan 2004-2013
National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
2012-2021
8th National Research Plan
2012-2016
National NanoSafety Plan
2012-2016
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NANOTEC Policy 2007-2013
NANOTEC Master Plan
2007-2011
NANOTEC Master Plan 2011-2021
NSTDA
Master Plan 2012-2016
COMMERCIALIZED PRODUCTS - REAL or FAKE ? - REAL with QUALITY ? - REAL with SAFETY ?
COMMERCIALIZED NANOPRODUCTS
R&D --- Characterization PRODUCTION --- Inspection / Validation / Monitoring
Nobody making any money
Too many Experts
Excited VCs
Scramble to own Nano-business
NNI Launch in 2000
New Industrial Revolution
Invest Now!
Let’s Do Clean Nanotechnology
Social Visibility on Nanotechnology V
isib
ilit
y
S1: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
S2: REINFORCEMENT & ENFORCEMENT
S3: PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES & ASSOCIATIONS
2012 - 2016
STRATEGY 1:
ESTABLISHMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
KPI
ACTIVITY
SAFETY MANUAL
FOR
NANOMATERIAL
BASED RESEARCH
WORK
SAFETY MANUAL
FOR
NANOMATERIAL
BASED INDUSTRY
STRATEGY 2:
MEASURES REINFORCEMENT & ENFORCEMENT
KPI
ACTIVITY
HAVING NANOSAFETY AND ETHICS MEASURES
HAVING MECHANISMS TO
SUPPORT/MONITOR/ENFORCE THE MEASURES
TESTING LAB AVAILABLE FOR NANOPRODUCTS
LABELING WITH SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
HAVING AGENCIES AND WARNING SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCT NANOSAFETY
HAVING CONTROLS ON PRODUCTS ADVETISEMENT
CURRENT STATUS
5S Factor
• Size
• Shape
• Surface area • Surface
chemistry • Solubility
PROCESS MATERIALs
PROCESSING Typical process / Nanotechnology
NANOMATERIALs
FINAL USERs
R&D
RISK ASSESSMENT
LIFE CYCLE
NANOPRODUCTs
WASTE MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL STANDARD GUIDELINE
NANOMATERIALS RISK EVALUATION (main ref. ISO/TR 13121:2011)
DESCRIBE OF MATERIALS AND APPICATIONS: LIFE CYCLE
PROFILE OF NANOMATERIALS PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
HAZARDS EXPOSURE
EVALUATE RISK
ASSESS RISK MANAGEMENT OPTION
DECIDE, DOCUMENT & ACT
REVIEW & ADAPT
STRATEGY 3:
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
KPI
ACTIVITY
PUBLIC & CONSUMER NETWORK
ACCESSABILITY TO INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC
MATERIALS FOR EDUCATION SYSTEM
BOOK MODEL & WORKSHOP
NanoQ Textile / Paints/Coating / Plastics etc.
interlab.
comparison
REACH nanomaterials ICCR cosmetic directive
NANOMETROLOGY STANDARDIZATION
TESTING LAB
CERTIFICATION / LABELING
REGULATION
Nano-EHS activities in Thailand
Specifying Nanomaterials Characterization Safe Handling & Disposal Physico-chem. Properties Toxicological Assessment
TISI : Thai Industrial Standards Institute
• Pre-market approval – For products that require an FDA approval prior to introduction to the market.
• Post-market review – For these products, market entry and distribution are at the discretion of the
manufacturer and FDA monitors the behavior of these products. Regulatory action is taken if adverse events occur.
FDA : Food and Drug Administration Thailand
- Truthful and not misleading - Labeling must include material information conditions of use
- Permissible and mandatory labeling
OCPB : Office of the Consumer Protection Board
NanoNano
SUMMARY