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NanoDefiner e-Tool: An Implemented Decision Support Framework for Nanomaterial Identification
Raphael Brüngel1, Johannes Rückert2, Wendel Wohlleben3
1Department of Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund (FH Dortmund), 44227 Dortmund, Germany. raphael.bruengel@fh-dortmund.de.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 9, 2019
Summary
The NanoDefiner e-tool simplifies nanomaterial identification for regulatory compliance. This expert system recommends measurement techniques, aiding manufacturers in product registration and supporting transparent decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Regulatory Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- The European Commission's nanomaterial definition presents regulatory challenges for manufacturers.
- Accurate categorization requires expertise in measurement techniques (MTs) and navigating complex registration processes.
- Existing methods lack a standardized, user-friendly approach for regulatory nanomaterial identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an expert system, the NanoDefiner e-tool, for streamlined nanomaterial identification.
- To provide decision support for manufacturers facing regulatory registration hurdles.
- To create an adaptable tool for evolving nanomaterial definitions and regulatory landscapes.
Main Methods:
- Development of a tiered approach (screening/confirmatory) for MT recommendations.
- Construction of an expert system with a knowledge base of MT performance and material properties.
- Implementation of a guided workflow with direct feedback for user transparency.
- Validation through independent case studies on industry-relevant particulate materials.
Main Results:
- The NanoDefiner e-tool offers tailored MT recommendations for specific material categorization.
- The system facilitates transparent decision-making through guided workflows and explanations.
- Validated recommendations support accurate material identification and regulatory registration.
- The tool is extensible, interoperable, and adaptable for future revisions.
Conclusions:
- The NanoDefiner e-tool effectively addresses regulatory challenges in nanomaterial identification.
- It provides a valuable, free, and open-source resource for manufacturers and researchers.
- The system can serve as a template for developing similar expert systems in nanoscience.
