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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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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
2008
PCGDP2005PPP
Int$
IMDrank2004
IMDrank2005
IMDrank2006
IMDrank2007
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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