PD ISO/TR 11360:2010 PDF

PD ISO/TR 11360:2010 Nanotechnologies. Methodology for the classification and categorization of nanomaterials PD ISO/TR 11360 is a Technical Report that describes a comprehensive classifying system, termed a “nano-tree”, upon whose basis wide ranges of nanomaterials can be categorized, including nano-objects, nanostructures and nanocomposites of various dimensionality of different physical, chemical, magnetic and biological properties. The existence of a wide range of nanomaterials with various physical, chemical, mechanical, optical, magnetic, and biological properties, as well as different internal/external structures, highlights the importance of the design of a classifying system based on which these materials can be logically categorized. The classification and categorization of nanomaterials with a systematic approach containing a logical hierarchy between its various sectors can be of assistance to the wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines engaged in research, industry, and government. Because of different backgrounds and requirements, there can be widely divergent understandings and assumptions associated with emerging scientific concepts. The result can be poor communication, a lack of interoperability among systems, and duplication of effort as groups strive to define concepts and identify standards needs according to diverse perspectives. Public dissemination of the nano-tree is beneficial to industry, consumers, governments and regulatory bodies to promote clear and useful communication. The nano-tree classification system can be used to place nanotechnology concepts into context by indicating relationships among these concepts. Such context provides users with a structured view of nanotechnology and facilitates a common understanding of nanotechnology concepts. PD is a depiction of the current understanding of the structure and relationships for an emergi...