Department Environmental Toxicology

caLIBRAte Next generation tools for risk governance of nanomaterials


CaLIBRAte is part of European Union’s Horizon 2020 research programme addressing the risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials (MN). The project unites an interdisciplinary team of 24 partners with the major aim to screen for risks and trends, assess human and environmental risks and facilitate risk management in the field of nanotechnology.

In caLIBRAte we work on the integration of innovative hazard/risk methods such as omics technologies to further improve environmental relevant risk assessment models. As part of this work we perform specific experiments to extend the data bases of nano-related ecotoxicity data and, for example, detect potential biomarkers indicating MN-related effects.

Publications

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      authors => protected'Sørensen, S. N.; Baun, A.; Burkard, M.; Dal Maso, 
         M.; Foss Hansen, S.; Harrison, S.; Hjorth, R.; Lofts, S.
         ; Matzke, M.; Nowack, B.; Peijnenburg, W.; Poikkimäki, 
         M.; Quik, J. T. K.; Schirmer, K.; Verschoor, A.; Wi
         gger, H.; Spurgeon, D. J.
' (344 chars) title => protected'Evaluating environmental risk assessment models for nanomaterials according
         to requirements along the product innovation Stage-Gate process
' (139 chars) journal => protected'Environmental Science: Nano' (27 chars) year => protected2019 (integer) volume => protected6 (integer) issue => protected'' (0 chars) startpage => protected'505' (3 chars) otherpage => protected'518' (3 chars) categories => protected'' (0 chars) description => protected'Nanomaterial risk governance requires models to estimate the material flow,
         fate and transport as well as uptake/bioavailability, hazard and risk in the
          environment. This study assesses the fit of such available models to differ
         ent stages during the innovation of nano-enabled products. Through stakehold
         er consultations, criteria were identified for each innovation stage from id
         ea conception to market launch and monitoring. In total, 38 models were scor
         ed against 41 criteria concerning model features, applicability, resource de
         mands and outcome parameters. A scoring scheme was developed to determine ho
         w the models fit the criteria of each innovation stage. For each model, the
         individual criteria scores were added, yielding an overall fit score to each
          innovation stage. Three criteria were critical to stakeholders and incorpor
         ated as multipliers in the scoring scheme; the required time/costs and level
          of expertise needed to use the model, and for risk assessment models only,
         the option to compare PEC and PNEC. Regulatory compliance was also identifie
         d as critical, but could not be incorporated, as a nanomaterial risk assessm
         ent framework has yet to be developed and adopted by legislators. In conclus
         ion, the scoring approach underlined similar scoring profiles across stages
         within model categories. As most models are research tools designed for use
         by experts, their score generally increased for later stages where most reso
         urces and expertise are committed. In contrast, stakeholders need relatively
          simple models to identify potential hazards and risk management measures at
          early product development stages to ensure safe use of nanomaterials withou
         t costs and resource needs hindering innovation.
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Sørensen, S. N.; Baun, A.; Burkard, M.; Dal Maso, M.; Foss Hansen, S.; Harrison, S.; Hjorth, R.; Lofts, S.; Matzke, M.; Nowack, B.; Peijnenburg, W.; Poikkimäki, M.; Quik, J. T. K.; Schirmer, K.; Verschoor, A.; Wigger, H.; Spurgeon, D. J. (2019) Evaluating environmental risk assessment models for nanomaterials according to requirements along the product innovation Stage-Gate process, Environmental Science: Nano, 6, 505-518, doi:10.1039/C8EN00933C, Institutional Repository

Contact

Prof. Dr. Kristin Schirmer Group leader and deputy head of department Tel. +41 58 765 5266 Send Mail

Team members

Dr. Roman Li Postdoctoral Scientist Tel. +41 58 765 6721 Send Mail

Former team member

Manuel Holzer

Funding

Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation
(Grant Agreement 686239)

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