5th Symposium zur Nanotechnology

SAVE THE DATE / May 13, 2025 - May 14, 2025, Registration possible from 10 a.m. onwards

5th Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology I May 13-14, 2025

Nanotechnology is a core technology utilized in numerous sectors

The 5th Symposium on Nanotechnology, organized by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Fraunhofer Nanotechnology Network FNT, will once again address the opportunities and risks associated with this rapidly evolving field.

The two-day event at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg will address a range of topics related to the application of nanotechnology in various sectors, including digitalization, 2D/3D printing, carbon-based materials and battery materials.

Please note that the event will be conducted in English in presence.

Registration is open until April 22, 2025. But please remember that the number of places is limited and register early to make sure you can attend.

Event details

Program

May 13, 2025

11.00 a.m.

Welcome by the ISC Institute’s Director Prof. Dr. Miriam Unterlass

1 Challenges in risk assessment and regulation

11.10 a.m.

Session 1 - Introduction

Regulation and challenges

11.15 a.m.

»Nano on various regulations (REACh, food contact materials, cosmetics, bioagents, PPPs)«
PD Dr. Andrea Haase, BfR

Test methods and challenges

11.40 a.m.	»Adaptation and development of OECD Test Guidelines for nano and advanced materials (Malta Initiative)« Dr. Anna Pohl, BAUA
12.05 p.m.	»From Regulation to Application – Ensuring Nano Compliance at Fraunhofer ITEM« Dr. Gustav Bruer, Fraunhofer ITEM
12.30 p.m.	»A new tool for the generation of e-liquid emissions for toxicological assessment« Dr. Stefanie Scheffler, Fraunhofer ITEM
12.55 p.m.	Lunch break
1.45 p.m.	»Tattoo pigments in the human body« Dr. Frank Bierkandt, BfR, & Dr. Ralph Sperling, Fraunhofer IMM
2.10 p.m.	»In-vitro tissue models as alternatives to laboratory animals« Dr. Christian Lotz, Fraunhofer ISC

A look into the future

2.35 p.m.

»Review on nano-specific NAMs (new approach methodologies)«
PD Dr. Andrea Haase, BfR

2 Materials

3.00 p.m.

Session 2 - Introduction

2D/3D-Printing

3.05 p.m.	»Overview Biofabrication« Prof. Dr. Jürgen Groll, University of Würzburg
3.30 p.m.	»Application-oriented fabrication of tissue models« Dr. Tobias Weigel, Fraunhofer ISC
3.55 p.m.	Coffee Break
4.15 p.m.	»Overview of polymer electronics« tbd
4.40 p.m.	»Nanoscale Alloy Inks for Aerosol Jet Printed Sensorss« Dr. Volker Zöllmer, Fraunhofer IFAM

Batteries, battery materials, average

5.05 p.m.	»Battery Roadmap 2030+« Dr. Axel Thielmann, ISI
5.30 p.m.	»Overview of Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries« Dr. Guinivere Giffin, Fraunhofer ISC
5.55 p.m.	»Safety of lithium ion batteries« tbd
6.20 p.m.	End of lectures day 1

from 7.30 p.m.

Converence Dinner

May 14, 2025

Carbon based materials

9.00 a.m.	Re-opening Session 2
9.05 a.m.	»Graphene Roadmap« Dr. Henning Döscher, Fraunhofer ISI
9.30 a.m.	»Tailoring Nanodiamond Surfaces for Advanced Coatings: From Dispersion to Functionalization« Dr. Jörg Opitz, Aidee Itandehui Garcia Zintzun, Alexandr Zibert, Ankit Mazumder, Anita Stoppel, Natalia Beshchasna, Fraunhofer IKTS
9.55 a.m. 10.20 a.m.	»Results of a recent carcinogenicity study with different CNTs and a carbon fiber« Dr. Florian Schulz, Fraunhofer ITEM »CNT risk assessment« Ivica Kolaric, Fraunhofer IPA
10.45 a.m.	Coffee break

3 Sustainable Replacement – Safe and Sustainable Innovation Approach

11.05 a.m.

Session 3 - Introduction

Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD)

11.10 a.m.	»Review of SSbD for Nanotechnology« Technical University of Denmark DTU
11.35 a.m.	»Circular battery design - investing in sustainability and profitability« Dr. Andreas Flegler, Fraunhofer ISC

Sustainable Replacement

12.00 a.m.	»Overview on sustainable polymer chemistry approaches« Prof. Dr. Frederik Wurm, Twente
12.25 p.m.	»Practical experiences in PFAS substitution« Dr. Victor Trapp, Fraunhofer ISC
12.50 p.m.	»How automation, agentic AI and linked data help researchers to find substitutes (example PFAS)« Dr. Matthias Popp, Fraunhofer ISC
1.15 p.m.	Lunch break
2.00 p.m.	»Selected applications of TiO₂/SiO₂« Prof. Dr. Frank Menzel, Evonik

Outlook on material development and risk assessment

2.25 p.m.	»When you're nano and you know it: dealing with uncertainty regarding the nanomaterial definition in regulatory frameworks « Dr. Sean Kelly, NIA
2.50 p.m.	»Outlook Materials« Prof. Dr. Miriam Unterlass, Fraunhofer ISC
3.15 p.m.	End of the event

Guided tour offer

General Terms and Conditions

Data protection document

Costs

Fee for the two-day event: €220

Location

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC
Neunerplatz 2
97082 Würzburg

Date

May 13, 2025 - May 14, 2025, Registration possible from 10 a.m. onwards

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Organization

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC

Language

Englisch

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