For ARC NN members
Standardization in the field of nanotechnologies includes either or both of the following ISO TC 229 working definitions):
1. Understanding and control of matter and processes at the nanoscale, typically, but not exclusively, below 100 nanometres in one or more dimensions where the onset of size dependent phenomena usually enables novel applications,
2. Utilizing the properties of nanoscale materials that differ from the properties of individual atoms, molecules, and bulk matter, to create improved materials, devices, and systems that exploit these new properties.
Specific tasks include developing and identifying standards for: terminology and nomenclature; metrology and instrumentation, including specifications for reference materials; test methodologies; modelling and simulation; and science-based health, safety, and environmental practices.
Please complete the following table (ISO/TC 229 Nanotechnologies – Survey of standardization needs). identifying topics needing standardization, the timescale in which standards need to be developed and your priority for such standards. If you consider that more than one standard is required for any topic please list all standards required in the notes column.Please provide any additional comments in the notes column.
Under the “other” sections please insert additional rows where necessary.
Please note that the purpose of this questionnaire is to establish needs and priorities.
Please return to
Dr Marion Stevens-Kalceff
University of New South Wales,
+61 2 9385 5928(office)
+61 2 9385 6400(fax)
By cob 11 September 2006 for inclusion in the development of the Australian national response to ISO/TC 229
timescales of your needs (years) / Priority: High (H), Medium (M), Low (L)
No need (N) / Notes
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Nanoparticulates – Generic standards / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-nomenclature
-sampling methods for characterization
- characterization protocols for
-size
-size distribution
-shape
-chemical structure
-core composition
-chemical functionality
-degree of functionalization
-chemical purity
-physical structure
-physical properties - electrical
-physical properties - magnetic
-physical properties - optical
-physical properties - thermal
-porosity
-specific area
-dispersability
-degree of agglomeration
/aggregation
-strength of agglomerates
/aggregates
-other – please list below: / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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- Nanoparticulates and other nanoscale materials - Health Safety and Environment Standards
-Standard Methods for
Toxicological Screening of
Nanomaterials
-Standard Methods for Determining Relative Toxicity/Hazard Potential of Nanomaterials
-Standard Methods to Determine Environmental Toxicity of Nanomaterials
-Standard Method to Establish Occupational Exposure Limits for Nanomaterials
-Standard method for determining physical hazards of nanomaterials (i.e. explosive, flammability, water reactivity, etc.)
-Standard Guide for Controlling Occupational Exposures to Nanomaterials
-Standard Methods for Measuring Personal Exposure to Nanomaterials in Occupational Settings
-Standard Method for Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Use With Nanomaterials
-Standard Template for Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Products Containing Nanomaterials
-Standard Method for Performing Risk Assessments on Use of Nanomaterials
-Standard Method to Assess Emissions from Handling, or Machining of Nanomaterial Containing Products
-Standard Method of Life Cycle Analysis for Consumer Products Containing Nanomaterials
-Product Safety Standards for Consumer Products Containing Nanomaterials
-Standard Method for Reporting Toxicity of Nanomaterials in Consumer Products
-Standard Method to Assess Product Degradation and Release of Nanomaterials from Consumer Products
-Standard Methods to Assess Exposure to Nanomaterials During Consumer Product Use
-Standard Method to Develop Nanomaterial Product Labelling
-Nanomaterial Product Information For Use In Determining Health & Safety Precautions
-Standard test methods for measurement of nanomaterials in manufacturing discharges
-Standard methods for determining nanoparticle concentrations in air and water
-Protocols for environmental fate modelling for nanomaterials
-Standard methods for nanomaterials spill response and clean up
-Nanomaterial Environmental Control Methodologies
-Methodology to Determine Effectiveness of Filtration Media Against Nanomaterials
-Standard Methods for the Disposal of Nanomaterials
-Standard Waste Treatment Methods for Nanomaterials
- Standard Methods to
Determine Exposure to
Nanomaterials in Food
- other – please list below: / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Nanotubes – generic standards / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-nomenclature
-sampling methods for characterization
- characterization protocols for:
-chemical structure
-diameter distribution
-length distribution
-batch quality
-degree of functionalization
-mechanical properties
-dispersability
-bond strength with matrix
-determination of nature and
concentration of
contaminants
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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- protocols for:
-safe handling
-safe disposal including
destruction
-inhalation testing
-toxicology testing
-eco-toxicology testing
-explosion potential
-exposure determination
– ambient air
-exposure determination
– water
-exposure determination
- food
-exposure determination
- cosmetics and other skin
contact products
-whole life cycle analysis
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Nanoscale coatings/films – generic standards / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
- characterization protocols for:
-thickness
-composition
-porosity
-chemical and physical
structure
-chemical functionality
-physical structure
-stress/strain
-physical properties - electrical
-physical properties - magnetic
-physical properties - mechanical
-physical properties - optical
-physical properties - thermal
-interfacial strength
-barrier properties
-scratch resistance
-friction coefficient
-ageing / particles release
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Nanostructured materials– generic standards: / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
- Nanoporous/mesoporous materials– generic standards
-Specific area
-Porosity
-physical properties – electrical
-physical properties – magnetic
-physical properties – mechanical
-physical properties – optical
-physical properties – thermal
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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- Nanocomposites– generic standards
-Dispersion of nanoscale
component
-Volume fraction of nanoscale
component
-Bond strength
-ageing / particle release
-burning behaviour
-barrier properties
-physical properties - electrical
-physical properties - magnetic
-physical properties - mechanical
-physical properties - optical
-physical properties - thermal
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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- Other Nanostructured materials– generic standards:
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Nanoparticles/nanotubes – material specifications / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-metallic nano-particles –
please specify materials in
notes column
-metal oxides -
please specify materials in
notes column
-other compound particles -
please specify materials in
notes column
-functionalized particles -
please specify materials in
notes column
-quantum dots -
please specify materials in
notes column
-dendrimers -
please specify materials in
notes column
-Carbon Nanotubes -
please specify types (of
nanotubes) for which
specifications are required in
notes column
-other nanotubes -
please specify materials in
notes column
-fullerenes -
please specify types (of
fullerenes) for which
specifications are required in
notes column
-other fullerenes and fullerene-like materials -
please specify materials in
notes column
-nanorods –
please specify materials in
notes column
-nanowires –
please specify materials in
notes column
-platelets –
please specify materials in
notes column
-Nanoporous materials –
please specify materials in
notes column
-other –
please list below and specify
materials/types in notes
column / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Material-specific test methods: / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-Carbon nanotubes:
Sampling methods
-Carbon nanotubes:
batch purity - SWCNT
-Carbon nanotubes:
batch purity - MWCNT
-Carbon nanotubes:
percolation threshold
-Carbon nanotubes:
dispersability, generic
requirements for test
-Carbon nanotubes:
purification methods -
SWCNT
-Carbon nanotubes:
purification methods -
MWCNT
-Carbon nanotubes:
Other methods - please list
below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Material-specific test methods: other materials/test methods – please list below: / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Equipment
– scanning probe microscopes / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-construction
-probe characterisation
-calibration
-data acquisition
-data interpretation
-cantilever properties/Spec.
-terminology
-Reference Materials
-sample preparation
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Equipment
– analytical electron microscopy / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-sample preparation
-magnification calibration
-detector energy-scale
calibration
-detector wave-length scale
calibration
-EELS characterization
-Reference Materials
-other – please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Equipment – other microscopical and
analytical techniques. Please list
standardization needs below. / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Metrological measurements at the
nanoscale / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-mass
-length
-force
-flow rate
-surface roughness
-planarity
-porosity
-surface area
-temperature
-hardness
-current
-capacitance
-light intensity
-other: please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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- artefacts including CRMs
-reference powders for
instrument testing/calibration
-grids, gratings and scales for
length measurement at the
nanoscale
-other: please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Modelling at the nanoscale – generic standards / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
-Modelling material properties:
general requirements
-Modelling material properties:
requirements for input data
-Modelling material properties:
other requirements – please
list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Any other standards needs for nanotechnologies including product/sector specific needs: please list below / - / - / - / - / - / - / -
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Thank you for your help with completing this questionnaire.
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