Making Nanotechnology Safe Short Project (Midterm) CHEN 489 Prepared by: Group U6 - Pavitra Timbalia, Michael Trevathan, Jared Walker
Dec 18, 2015
Making Nanotechnology SafeShort Project (Midterm) CHEN 489
Prepared by: Group U6 - Pavitra Timbalia, Michael Trevathan, Jared
Walker
Outline
Part I Introduction Methodology for Safer Nanotechnology Applications
Part II Introduction Environment, Health, & Safety Laws & Regulations
Part III Risk Perception Public Opinion Results
The 5 Principles of “Design for Safer Nanotechnology”Part I
Gregory Morse - "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89.
Introduction
Nanoparticles: have at least one dimension in the 1-100 nm range
$147 billion dollars worth of nano-enabled products produced in 2007 – increase to $3.1 trillion in 2015
Concern about health hazards of nanoparticles – quantum dots & carbon nanotubesHazard – relationship between dose and
acute & chronic responses of substanceHazards are encountered during material processing, transporting, manufacturing, use, & disposalFocus on risk mitigation – minimize risk and maximize benefits
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Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
Methods
Design approaches Applied during the design stage for
nanoparticles Non-design approaches
Applied during subsequent stages in the product life cycle: material processing, product manufacturing, use, and end-of-life.
Use techniques from several fields: hygiene, cleaner production, product stewardship
About 70% of the costs of product’s development, manufacture, and use is determined in the initial design of a product – mitigate risk during design stage rather than downstream
Five design principles presented in following slides – initial foundation to mitigate risk
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Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
1. Size, Surface, & Structure Can affect fundamental nanoparticle properties –
color, conductivity, melting point, reactivity, etc. Want to change the property so that functionality is preserved, but health risk is mitigated
Relationship between particle size and risk
Surface: surface chemistry, surface charge,surface morphology, surface roughness, &contamination
Greater the surface area/mass of particle, the greater the toxicity
Structure: crystal structure, shape, porosity, chemical composition, aggregation, etc.
Researchers state that ‘‘carbon materials with different geometric structures exhibit quite different cytotoxicity and bioactivity in vitro’’ Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’."
Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
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2. Alternative Materials
Using alternate materials to replace the hazardous nanoparticle – but still provide desired functionality Combination of materials Substitution Careful analysis of alternate materials needed
If no alternates available, may need to redesign product so that hazardous material no longer used
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3. Functionalization
Intentional bonding of atoms or molecules to nanoparticles to change the properties of the nanoparticles
Desired product properties preserved, but hazard is reduced
Biomedical applications of nanotechnology – need to be able to excrete nanoparticles after use instead of them accumulating in the body
Can be accomplished by changing the solubility of the particle
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Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
4. Encapsulation
Completely enclose a nanoparticle in another nonhazardous material
Can prevent a toxic material from releasing before appropriate times For example, in cancer treatment, potent
medicine is encapsulated to make sure that it does not affect non-cancerous cells
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Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
5. Reduce the Quantity
If the above four principles can not be applied, reducing the quantity of the hazardous material will reduce the total hazard presented
For example, the amount of mercury in fluorescent light bulbs greatly reduced through design engineering
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Applications
Concern of nanoparticles harming human health One such concern is in the lungs: fiber length can
result in incomplete or frustrated phagocytosis by alveolar macrophages
Redox activity can cause large amount of reactive oxygen species, which can damage lipids and DNA
Can reduce the adverse effects carbon nanotubes Through changing the size, surface, and functionalization of the nanotube
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Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
Conclusions
More research needs to be done to individual products to ensure that the five design principles for safer nanotechnology can be fully applied
Lack of comprehensive data for product hazard, performance and exposure potential for different sizes, shapes, and surfaces of nanoparticles.
Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
Introduction
Nanotechnology:▪ Involves the manufacture, processing, and
application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at the nanometer scale
Many new nanoparticle (NP) products have been released into the market
Potential (eco)toxicological effects and impacts of NPs have received little attention
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Introduction
Need to generate a better understanding of negative impacts that NPs may have on: Biological systems Environment in normal exposure Environment in the event of unintended releases
Little is known about the environmental or industrial health and safety of nanoparticles
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EHS
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) EHS concerns businesses venturing into
nanotechnology Potential Concerns
Exposure through dermal penetration and/or inhalation
Translocation through bloodstream Accumulation in various organs Penetration through cell membranes
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010.
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EHS
Inhalation Research Some particles traverse epithelial and
endothelial cells to reach the blood and lymph circulation
This carries them to potentially sensitive sites:▪ Bone marrow▪ Lymph nodes▪ Spleen▪ Heart▪ Central nervous systemSchmidt, Charles W. “Nanotechnology- Related Environment, Health,
and Safety Research. April 2009. http://www.topnews.in/files/nanotechnology_0.jpg
The Right Dose
Dose is linked to the “amount of material” involved in exposure
Linked typically to “mass” Nanoparticles – large surface area to mass
ratio – increased surface reactivity Debate about whether the correct metric
should be particle number or surface area
Savolainen, Kai. “Safety of engineered nanomaterials and emerging nanotechnologies – do we know enough to allow us to make reliable judgements?” 2009.
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Challenges
Currently 50,000 different types of carbon nanotubes – uses include: Raw materials Production Processes Catalysts
Providing reliable data for safety and risk assessment is an immense task
Assessing the toxicity and risk of these materials is well beyond available resources
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Savolainen, Kai. “Safety of engineered nanomaterials and emerging nanotechnologies – do we know enough to allow us to make reliable judgements?” 2009.
Challenges
Characterization of NPs and understanding the association between these characteristics and their toxic effects
Defining ports of entry and translocation of these materials within the body
Defining the critical target organs of NPs and understanding the mechanisms of toxicity of these materials
Providing reliable and affordable means for assessment of exposure to NPs in different environments
Savolainen, Kai. “Safety of engineered nanomaterials and emerging nanotechnologies – do we know enough to allow us to make reliable judgements?” 2009.
Laws and Regulations
Nano-Product Legal Life Cycle Supply Manufacturing Intermediate use Consumer End-of-life disposal
Need regulations in all areas
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010.
Legal Issues
Risk can be mitigated once the liability is established in these areas: Intellectual Property Workplace and occupational liability Commercial and contractual liability Government regulation Product and tort liability
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010.
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NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Recognizes that airborne or “free”
nanoparticles present the greatest exposure risks.
Performs research on how to best protect workers
Engineered nanoscale material’s fundamental toxicity characteristics differ from their bulk counterparts
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010.
NIOSH’s Recommendations
Employ interim occupational exposure measures
Limit exposure to nanoscale materials in the gaseous phases or powders
Monitor amount of material, duration of use, and particle size
Prevent consumption of food and beverages in the nano-workplace
Use traditional environmental engineering controls
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010.
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Further Research
Instrumentation, metrology, and analytical methods
Nanomaterials and human health Nanomaterials and the environment Human and environmental exposure
assessment Risk management Methods
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Conclusions
Nanomaterials will be produced at ever-increasing quantities, and public and environmental exposures will rise commensurately
Little is known about the health aspects regarding nanotechnology and a few areas to consider before production are:▪ Occupational Safety▪ Consumer Safety▪ Environment
Schmidt, Charles W. “Nanotechnology- Related Environment, Health, and Safety Research. April 2009.
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The evolution of risk perceptions about nanotechnologyPart III
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Michael A Cacciatore, Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley - "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Risk Perception Studies
Primarily, risk and benefit perceptions of the public have been measured in a broad sense. This was suitable for when nanotechnology first
came about. This method however does not account for
perceptions of nanotechnology for the specific applications that have emerged.
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
The Nano Debate
Despite its seemingly unlimited potential, and an estimated market of $3.1 trillion for nanotechnology based products by 2015, there is some controversy surrounding nanotechnology. Studies have began to examine the effects of
fullerenes (spherical carbon atoms ) on fish, microorganisms, and human liver cells.
Carbon nanotubes have also been linked to inflammation in the human lungs.
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Opinion Formation
Mental Associations When asked about nanotechnology what
mental associations does a specific person make?▪ How does this effect their perception of
nanotechnology. Will someone who associates nanotechnology
to the medical field have a different view then someone who associates it with the military applications?
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Opinion formation
Ideological values It has been shown that religious and cultural
beliefs have a strong effect on their perception of an technology.
What effect does a persons religious strength have on their view of nanotechnology?
How do political views affect peoples perception?
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Opinion formation
News and Media News and media has been shown to have a key
role in shaping public perceptions. How does the amount of science media effect a
persons perception of nanotechnology?
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Methodology
To find the answers to these questions A random survey of 1,015 people The questions were randomized for each
participant Things such as education level, attention to
science media, and religious intensity were rated on a ten point scale
Significant effort was made for call backs of refusals to eliminate bias.
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Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Results
The survey showed: That more educated people were more likely to support
nanotechnology. That religious intensity didn’t effect a persons support for
nanotechnology. That liberals are more likely to express support for
nanotechnology than conservatives. That the more a person pays attention to science
television programs, the more likely they are to support nanotechnology.
That a person’s mental association of nanotechnology did effect their risk perceptions - biggest variance being in the medical field
Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
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Results – Support for Nanotechnology
Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Results – Usefulness of Nanotechnology
Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009).
Further Research
Further research needs to be conducted to show if the public’s perception can change Would it change if nanotechnology helped in a
major breakthrough – such as a cure for cancer? Also would like to know if educational
materials on nanotechnology would improve public opinion Television commercials, brochures,
public messages, school books, etc Would nanotechnology become more
accepting in the future because it will be heard of more or around for longer?
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References
Cacciatore, Michael A., Dietram A. Scheufele, and Elizabeth A. Corley. "From Enabling Technology to Applications: The Evolution of Risk Perceptions about Nanotechnology." Sage Publications (2009). Sage. 9 Oct. 2009. Web. 2 Mar. 2010. <http://pus.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/0963662509347815v1>.
Morose, Gregory. "The 5 principles of ‘‘Design for Safer Nanotechnology’’." Journal of Cleaner Production 18 (2010): 285-89. Web. 22 Feb. 2010.
Monica, John and Calster Geert van. “A Nanotechnology Legal Framework.” 2010
Savolainen, Kai. “Safety of engineered nanomaterials and emerging nanotechnologies – do we know enough to allow us to make reliable judgements?” 2009.
Schmidt, Charles W. “Nanotechnology- Related Environment, Health, and Safety Research. April 2009.
Bouwmeester, Hans, et. al. “Review of health safety aspects of nanotechnologies in food production.” 2008.
Fairbrother, Anne, et. al. “Are environmental regulations keeping up with innovation? A case study of the nanotechnology industry.” 2009.