S2NANO : Safe and Sustainable NANO

Safe & Sustainable Nanotechnology (S²NANO) is a diverse stakeholder community involved in nanomaterial science, nanotechnology and nanoindustry to develop safe and sustainable nanotechnology for humans and the environment. S²NANO aims to derive science-based and data-driven approaches to maximize the benefits of nanoscience and nanotechnology while minimizing potential human health issues and environmental pollution related to nanomaterials. To achieve this goal, we have developed the S²NANO portal that provides various contents related to: 1) laboratory protocols for measurements and assays, 2) databases and curated datasets, 3) prediction models and 4) decision-support tools for the safety assessment and regulatory compliance of nanomaterials and nanoproducts. The contents of the S²NANO portal are expected to enable consumers to alleviate concerns regarding the potential hazards of nanomaterials in terms of human health and the environment, as well as help industries to overcome difficulties related to regulation compliance. S²NANO can also facilitate the adoption of preemptive development strategies based on the concept of "safety by design".