Austrian Nanotechnology Action Plan

The government programme for the 24th legislative period mentions the development of an Austrian nanotechnology action plan in two different instances. The chapter “Efficient Use of Resources / Waste” points out that the “the opportunities and risks of nanotechnology should be addressed by developing and implementing an Austrian action plan that allows an appropriate scope of action for risk research”.

The chapter “Consumer Protection / Consumer Health” states that “an Austrian nanotechnology action plan should explore the risks and opportunities, especially those of nanotechnology procedures and nanomaterials, and develop fields of application and a national implementation strategy for this key technology”. These challenges go hand in hand with other key fields of action in the government programme, especially in the chapters “Together for Austria”, “Regional Economic Policy and Jobs” as well “Research, Technology and Innovation”.

The European Commission, too, published a corresponding press release entitled “Nanosciences and nanotechnologies: an action plan for Europe 2005-2009”, which is currently being revised in cooperation with the Member States. The field of nanotechnology definitely involves a set of highly complex and multifarious topics. Nanotechnology is considered the key technology of the 21st century. It is expected to help push forward innovative developments in a diversity of technology fields and social applications. The potential uses of nanotechnology are manifold, ranging from electronics and automotive technology to consumer products and environmental technology. Austria, too, has decided to make nanotechnology one of its top priorities. It is anticipated that Austria will demonstrate special strength and potential in sensor technology, electronics, materials sciences, chemicals (for example paints) and environmental technology.

Herausgeber:

(Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management

Ausgabejahr:

2009

Ausgabeort:

Vienna

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Kategorie:

Chemiepolitik

Seitenanzahl:

106