Identifying and quantifying release from ASINA NEP with antibacterial properties, towards Safe-by-Design strategies along the whole product’s life-cycle

The rising incorporation of nanomaterials (NMs) into market products has increased the concerns about the potential risks of nano-enabled products (NEPs) at the different stages of their life cycle (from their synthesis, integration/deposition into final products, use and end of life). Providing solutions by following the Safe-by-Design (SbD) principles is crucial for a better approach into the reductions of the risk from early industrial development stages. In line with research responsible innovation (RRI) policy, ASINA has the ambition to promote consistent, applicable and scientifically sound SbD nano-practices, by considering all the NEPs design dimensions. To this end, relevant NEP applications relevant for industrial sectors (ASINA value chains) are considered in the project (e.g NEP with antimicrobial properties for textile applications). Understanding the factors and mechanisms that influence the release and the transformations of nanoforms is of high relevance when applying SbD strategies.