NRP 64 aims to identify opportunities arising from the use of nanomaterials for health care, the environment and natural resources. At the same time, it intends to reveal the potential risks that nanomaterials pose in these areas.
NRP 64 specifically aims to:
- gain insights into engineered nanomaterials, their development, use, behaviour and risks;
- develop methods and tools to monitor the behaviour of nanomaterials and their potential effects on humans and the environment;
- develop tools that maximise the advantages of nanomaterials and minimise the risks for humans and the environment;
- support the development and application of safe and effective technologies based on nanomaterials;
- make information available for decision-makers, including manufacturers, distributors and consumers;
- enhance and strengthen specialist knowledge and competencies for developing innovative nanomaterials and assessing risk in Switzerland.