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Nanotechnology in ThailandLerson Tanasugarn, Ph.D.Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, andCenter of Innovative Nanotechnology,Chulalongkorn University

Noppawan Tanpipat, Ph.D.NANOTEC,National Science & Technology Development Agency

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Original Material Copyrighted by Lerson Tanasugarn and Noppawan Tanpipat. All rights reserved.

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Greetings from ThailandArea~514,000 sq.kmPopulation~63 million

Visited by 15 million tourists/year

World No. 1 rice exporter

Also export textile, footwear, fishery products, rubber, jewelry, automobiles, computers, & electronic appliances

Newly-Industrialized Country (NIC)

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Southeast Asian Statistics

CountryPopulation

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Brunei Darausalam 381,371 24,826

Cambodia 14,241,640 2,116

Indonesia 237,512,355 3,853 58 59 60 54

Laos 6,677,534 2,049

Malaysia 25,274,133 11,160 16 28 22 23

Myanmar 47,758,181 1,417

Philippines 96,061,683 4,770 52 49 49 45

Singapore 4,608,167 28,100 2 3 3 2

Thailand 65,493,298 8,542 29 27 32 33

Vietnam 86,116,559 2,782

IMD 2007: USA = 1; Hong Kong = 3; China = 15; Taiwan = 18; Japan = 24; India = 27; Korea = 29.

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Nanotechnology ResearchFunding agencies

NANOTEC: Focal point on nanotechnology of Thailand.

Others: BIOTEC (biotechnology), MTEC (material), NECTEC (electronics & computer), TRF (Thailand Research Fund), NRCT (National Research Council of Thailand), other ministerial laboratories.

Research laboratories and Universities

CU (Chulalongkorn U) Two international nanotechnology curricula: Ph.D. in NanoScience and B.Eng. in NanoEngineering. CIN (Center of Innovative Nanotechnology) US$1,320,000 for 3 years for 7 Programs

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Nanotechnology Industry

NanoProducts presently in the market

nanocomposite food packaging

nanoclay membranes for water treatment

curcuminiod nanoliposome face cream, etc.

NanoProducts in the pipeline

nanoalumina-doped ceramics-based artificial gemstones

nanochitosan-based slow-release drug vehicles

nanoparticle OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes)

nanodye-sensitized solar cells, etc.

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Public Perception of NanoSafety

Past attempts to promote nanotechnological products

nano-fabric & apparel

nanosilver

nanocosmetics

Trailing edge of a nanohype peak

Scary novels not popularized

Awareness of nanosafety in limited circles

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Nanosilver-coated traditional Thai outfit promoted by the National

Innovation Agency in honor of His Majesty the King in April 2008

Environment-friendly cloth bags coated with 90-300 nm TEFLON particles were

promoted in 2007

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NanoSafetyLegal Infrastructure

The Hazardous Substance Act of BE 2535 (AD 1992)

A anomaterial need to be assigned to one of 3 types

Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act of BE 2535 (AD 1992)

Setting pollution/emission standards; penalty for polluters

The Labour Protection Act of BE 2541 (AD 1998)

OSHE Committee makes policy recommendations to Minister of Labor -> labor safety regulations

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NanoSafety Institutional InfrastructurePublic Sector

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, MOI

Department of Industrial Works, MOInd

Department of Disease Control, MOPH

Department of Medical Sciences, MOPH

Food & Drug Administration, MOPH

Pollution Control Department, MNRE

Department of Labour Protection

Thai Industry Standard Institute, MOInd

The Thailand Research Fund (TRF)

NANOTEC, NSTDA

Universities

Chulalongkorn University (CU)

Private Sector

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

People Sector

National Health Commission Office of Thailand (NHC) - acting as a central facilitator

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The Hazardous Substance Act of BE 2535 (AD 1992)

Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act of BE 2535 (AD 1992)

The Labour Protection Act of BE 2541 (AD 1998)

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NanoSafetyPolicy Studies

Understanding international institutional players

International best practice and collaboration

Status and trend of nanosafety in Thailand

Nano Certification Marks

Valuation of NanoSafety Observation and Research

Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanotechnology

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Future Outlook

Experiments leading to risk assessment

Interpretation of existing laws and regulations

Amendment of laws and regulations

Communication to the public

Phase II of the NanoSafety Policy Study

Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanotechnology

Need to strengthen international collaboration

Thailand has determined to become both an informed

consumer and a nanomaterial manufacturer with social corporate

responsibility that is compatible with global standards.

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