Publications (501 entries found)
18 August 2010
Dekkers S, de Heer C; RIVMProvisional nano-reference values : Applicability of the concept and of published methods
Tijdelijke nano-referentiewaarden : Bruikbaarheid van het concept en van de gepubliceerde methoden
The current body of scientific knowledge is inadequate to enable health-based occupational exposure limits for nanomaterials to be derived. As an alternative, provisional nano-reference [..]
11 August 2010
From Oxford Research: Mariana Gustavsson, Bart Romanow, Eimantas Matulaitis, Harald Furre, Kim Møller, Tor Borgar Hansen; From KMFA: Iris Fischl, Sascha Ruhland, Sonja Sheikh. External expert: Mattias Karlsson DinnetzStrategic impact, no revolution
Ex-post evaluation of NMP (FP6) Strategic level. Draft final report
This report presents methodological approach, summarized findings and recommendations from Ex-post evaluation of NMP in Framework Programme 6- Strategic Level. [..]
10 August 2010
EGEGeneral Report on the activities of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies to the European Commission
2005-2010
The European Group on Ethics (EGE)reports on its activities in the period 2005-2010. In this period, significant technological advances have taken place including in nanotechnology, which [..]
26 July 2010
Douglas Robinson; Gabriela ZadrazilovaBiodegradable Food Packaging
observatoryNANO Briefing No. 1
The volume of waste generated by the European agrifood sector is of increasing concern; in fact Europe's fruit and vegetable industries generate around 30 million tonnes of waste a year. [..]
20 July 2010
European CommissionReport on the European Commission's Public Online Consultation TOWARDS A STRATEGICNANOTECHNOLOGY ACTION PLAN 2010-2015
This open consultation was launched to support the preparation of a new action plan for nanotechnologies in Europe for 2010 to 2015. It was designed to collect the views of both experts [..]
16 July 2010
Ineke MalschSolutions for new trade-off model privacy-security
Current trends in nanotechnology, ICT, privacy and security - Interview with Dr Silvia Venier (Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship, Rome, Italy)
Dr Silvia Venier is responsible for four ongoing European projects related to ICT, privacy and security: HIDE on Homeland Security, Biometric Identification and Personal Detection Ethics, [..]
16 July 2010
European CommissionCommission Communication "Preparing for our future: Developing a common strategy for key enabling technologies in the EU" COM(2009)512
This Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament and Council includes elements of a strategy for Key Enabling Technologies in the EU including nanotechnologies. [..]
04 June 2010
Matteo Bonazzi; European Commission DG RTDCommunicating Nanotechnology
Why, to whom, saying what and how?
An action-packed roadmap towards a brand new dialogue. [..]
04 June 2010
Bart Walhout; Ira van Keulen; Rinie van Est; Ineke MalschNanomedicine in the Netherlands
Social and economic challenges. Background note for First and Second Chamber MPs visiting the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (April 16, 2010). [..]
26 May 2010
Mr. Claude SAUNIER, Senator; OPECST office, National Assembly and Senate, FranceReport on The evolution of the micro and nanoelectronics sector
The French National Assembly and Senate published a report on the evolution of the micro and nanoelectronics sector by Senator Claude Saunier in 2008. [..]
28 April 2010
Ineke Malsch, Kristian Hvidtfelt-NielsenNanobioethics
ObservatoryNano 2nd Annual Report on Ethical and Societal Aspects of Nanotechnology
In the areas of nanobioethics and nanobiotechnology and society, the scientific, public and philosophical and social science debates circulate around five topics: Human Enhancement, [..]
19 March 2010
Ineke MalschIn God’s kitchen all sciences were mixed
Current trends in nanobioethics. Interview with Dr Mira Marcus Kalish, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
This is the fourth interview published by the ObservatoryNano project with an opinion leader on nanobioethics. [..]
02 March 2010
NanoMed RoundtableA report on the nanomedicine environment
The NanoMed Round Table brought together expert stakeholders from across Europe within five Working Groups, each of which considered a specific field highly relevant to decision-making [..]
19 February 2010
Boaz KogonNanotechnology: What is it and how will it affect us?
A non-technical review of nanotechnology from a Catalan perspective - its potential economic and social impacts and the potential role of public policy.
Governments and industry are pouring billions of euros into developing nanotechnology, while the media and consumer goods companies use the word «nano” with [..]
18 February 2010
Ineke MalschSupporting international cooperation in environmental nanotechnology
The ICPC-NanoNet project can support international research cooperation in environmental nanotechnology between the European Union and International Cooperation Partner Countries to the EU [..]
