Work Package: Formulation of Nano-Biomaterials
Work Package Leader – Conxita Solans – CSIC
Formulation of materials at the nanoscale is scientifically challenging requiring novel physico-chemical and technological approaches. The formulation of nano-biomaterials is even more challenging due to specific requirements for biomedical applications such as biocompatibility, bioavailability and targeting. Accordingly, the session on Formulation of Nano- Biomaterials will focus on new approaches on the formulation of advanced drug delivery systems aiming at improving drug bioavailability, targeting to specific sites, with ability to cross biological barriers, etc. It will also focus on nanostructured materials for tissue engineering and other biomedical applications. The session will have invited lectures by internationally renowned speakers in the field, as well as contributed oral and poster presentations.
Work Package: Handling and Processing of Nanopowders: Case Studies
Work Package Leader – Philippe Rogueda – Novartis
This session will review case studies of the handling of processing of nanopowder to understand the successes and limits of current technologies. Invited and contributed lectures will provide the basis of round table discussions, and contribute to the exchange of knowledge and experience of the participants. Come prepared for an interactive session, where learning will be as important as sharing your knowledge. Solid and liquid states powder handling and manufacturing issues will be reviewed, with particular emphasis on product manufacturing and use. Please bear in mind that to be invited for a podium presentation or as a round table panel expert, topic and abstracts must be received by 15.01.2012
Work Package: Processing and stabilization of nanoparticle suspensions
Work Package Leader – Fredrik Johansson – YKI
This session is concerned with the challenge and opportunities nanoparticle suspensions bring formulation and process scientists. Nanoparticles, novel in size, shape or surface chemstry, offer very attractive functional properties to a range of formulated products, from drug delivery system to coatings and cosmetics. But the realization of the versatile nanoparticle potential in formulations is often dependent on that these can be properly processed in their wet state. This aspect becomes part of the game, since the same distinct physical and chemical attributes that make nanoparticles functionally attractive often tend to make them practically demanding to process. A central property critical to control in this respect is suspension stability. The large nanoparticle surface area accentuates the impact of agglomeration phenomena with potential strong unwanted effects to properties as suspension rheology and particle-substrate interactions.
Work Package: Physical Chemistry at the Nanoscale
Work Package Leader – Flor Siperstein – The University of Manchester
This session will focus on novel formulations exploiting the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials as well as the challenges of their incorporation in successful product formulations. We welcome oral and poster contributions on structured polymers, colloids, nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibres etc., ranging from fundamental understanding to specific applications.
Work Package: Smart and Functional Materials in Formulations: Paints, Coatings, Films and Tapes
Work Package Leader – Steve Daren – Daren Labs
This session will focus on the problems associated with formulating nanoparticles into paints, coatings, films and tapes. We will stress the research & development in the field that make our everyday life more beautiful and convenient. Paints & coatings due to the presence of nanoparticles are able to cool and heat us, protect from radiation, work like sensors, triggers and measuring devices.
Nanoparticles were part of formulations in works of artists from the first days of human civilization. Papers in the research area of Cultural Heritage, particularly art conservation, are strongly recommended.
Work Package: Safety and Health Effects of Nanoscale Materials -Towards Sustainable and Safe Nanomaterials
Work Package Leader – Dr. Andreas Förster – Dechema
Nanotechnologies are likely to offer a wide range of economic benefits. High expectations are pinned to improved products in the area of life sciences, energy efficiency, new materials, electronics, information technologies or data storage. However, unlocking this potential especially for formulated products, producers of nanomaterials, developers of products and regulators are confronted with a growing list of questions addressing the safety of nanomaterials for consumers and the environment.
This session focuses on the implications of the use of nanomaterials for human health and environment, and will discuss nano-related effects different from bulk or dissolved materials as well as giving an overview of activities of national and international working groups on broad used nanomaterials.
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