nanoSTAIR: a new strategic proposal to impulse standardization in nanotechnology research

Nanotechnology is considered one of the key technologies of the 21st century within Europe and a Key-Enabling Technology (KET) by Horizon 2020. Standardization has been identified in H2020 as one of the innovation-support measures by bridging the gap between research and the market, and helping the fast and easy transfer of research results to the European and international market. The development of new and improved standards requires high quality technical information, creating a fundamental interdependency between the standardization and research communities. In the frame of project nanoSTAIR (GA 319092), the present paper describes the European scenario on research and standardization in nanotechnology and presents a proposal of a European strategy (nanoSTAIR) to impulse direct "pipelines" between research and standardization. In addition, strategic actions focused on integration of standardization in the R&D projects, from the early stages of the design of a future business (Project Proposal), are also described.European Commission, through the Seventh Framework Programme (GA 319092)

Strategies, methods and tools for managing nanorisks in construction

This paper presents a general overview of the work carried out by European project SCAFFOLD (GA 280535) during its 30 months of life, with special emphasis on risk management component. The research conducted by SCAFFOLD is focused on the European construction sector and considers 5 types of nanomaterials (TiO2, SiO2, carbon nanofibres, cellulose nanofibers and nanoclays), 6 construction applications (Depollutant mortars, selfcompacting concretes, coatings, self-cleaning coatings, fire resistant panels and insulation materials) and 26 exposure scenarios, including lab, pilot and industrial scales. The document focuses on the structure, content and operation modes of the Risk Management Toolkit developed by the project to facilitate the implementation of "nano-management" in construction companies. The tool deploys and integrated approach OHSAS 18001 - ISO 31000 and is currently being validated on 5 industrial case studies.Research carried out by project SCAFFOLD was made possible thanks to funding from the European Commission, through the Seventh Framework Programme (GA 280535

Current challenges facing the assessment of the allergenic capacity of food allergens in animal models

Food allergy is a major health problem of increasing concern. The insufficiency of protein sources for human nutrition in a world with a growing population is also a significant problem. The introduction of new protein sources into the diet, such as newly developed innovative foods or foods produced using new technologies and production processes, insects, algae, duckweed, or agricultural products from third countries, creates the opportunity for development of new food allergies, and this in turn has driven the need to develop test methods capable of characterizing the allergenic potential of novel food proteins. There is no doubt that robust and reliable animal models for the identification and characterization of food allergens would be valuable tools for safety assessment. However, although various animal models have been proposed for this purpose, to date, none have been formally validated as predictive and none are currently suitable to test the allergenic potential of new foods. Here, the design of various animal models are reviewed, including among others considerations of species and strain, diet, route of administration, dose and formulation of the test protein, relevant controls and endpoints measured

Particularités du comportement mécanique des craies : rôle de l'eau — rupture sous contrainte hydrostatique

Cet article se rapporte à l'étude expérimentale du comportement mécanique de Craies Blanches du Nord de la France, en liaison avec leur microstructure. Les échantillons ont été définis par des études de microporosité et des observations au microscope à balayage.Le concept de contrainte de gonflement a été utilisé. Le gonflement de craies, en fonction de l'humidité, a été mis en évidence ainsi que son rôle sur le comportement mécanique.Pour ce faire, des mesures de laboratoire furent effectuées, en environnement contrôlé, avec ou sans sollicitations mécaniques. Des observations microstructurales y furent associées.Les résultats des essais de compressibilité permettent d'établir que les craies tendres ne satisfont pas au principe de compression hydrostatique infinie de Bridgman. La rupture de liaisons intergranulaires et son Incidence sur les résultats d’essais triaxiaux ont été étudiés et expliqués.L'essai de compressibilité, associé à l'étude du gonflement des craies permet d'esquisser un modèle de comportement qui servira à l'interprétation des autres résultats d'essais

Évaluation du risque allergénique des protéines de graines de tournesol

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Towards consistency in risk assessment tools for contaminated sites management in the EU

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Sunflower seed allergy: Identification of novel 2S‐albumins as potential marker allergens

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