| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C530616/1 |
| Title: |
NANOsafeNET (NANOtechnology Safety NETwork) |
| Principal Investigator: |
Dobson, Professor PJ |
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| Department: |
Begbroke Directorate |
| Organisation: |
University of Oxford |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 April 2005 |
Ends: |
31 August 2008 |
Value (£): |
61,904
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Biological & Medicinal Chem. |
Materials Characterisation |
| Safety & Reliability of Plant |
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| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Manufacturing |
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Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology |
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Nanotechnology has become an increasingly prominent branch of modern technology, encompassing a multitude of disciplines and offering the possibility of improving the functionality of a wide range of products. There are many consumer products, from sunscreens to plastics and car tyres that are already benefiting from nanotechnology. However, with this increase in application, comes some concerns with regards to the safety of nanotechnology and it is important to address the concerns soon to avoid issues of public misunderstanding and to try and identify any areas where there should be concern.NANOsafeNET will establish a multi-disciplinary network of respected active researchers and observers in their fields from a wide and diverse range of organisations and institutes. The network will establish a knowledge-based and research framework enabling the sharing and dissemination of information pertaining to nanotechnology safety, its usage, health and safety aspects and potential societal and ethical implications. The network will establish groups representing their field of expertise and the results from these will be available via a website interface in addition to hard copy, seminars, symposia which will form the basis for further and future research, policy and standards development.
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http://www.ox.ac.uk |