Mechanism of Coordination, support measures and the role of IAEA in implementing applications of

electron beam technology in Member States

Sunil Sabharwal

IAEA-NA activities in support of Radiation Processing Technology

• Capacity BuildingTechnical Cooperation Projects – Regional & National

• Fostering Relevant Developments and Dissemination of Information, Technology Transfer

Coordinated Research Projects (CRP) Thematic Topical Meetings (Technical & Consultancy)IAEA/ICTP Workshops, Schools

Collaborating Centres Publication of Technical Reports and Documents

• Support to International MeetingsIMRP, IRaP, Miller, Tihany…

• Collaboration with International OrganizationsEU – 7 framework COST Action

International Irradiation Association (iiA)UNIDO, UNEP

11TH TIHANY SYMPOSIUM ON RADIATION CHEMISTRY

IAEA- Institutional advantages

Global membership and high legitimacy Can establish strong collaborations at regional and

inter-regional level Strong convening power Neutrality in assessments and research Bottom-up requests to collaborate from partners Extensive knowledge networks / centres: academia,

private sector, etc.

IAEA INITIATIVES

• Fostering Relevant Development and Dissemination of information, Technology Transfer– Coordinated Research Projects– Thematic Meetings– Collaborating Centres– Publication of Technical Reports– IAEA Workshops/Schools– Support to Conferences/Meetings

IAEA INITIATIVES

• Capacity Building in Member States– National TC Projects– Regional TC Projects– Inter Regional TC Projects

Capacity Building•Projects may comprise one or more of the following components:

• equipment and materials, • fellowships and scientific visits,• expert missions • training courses, meetings/workshops

Philippines- Electron Beam facilitySri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Cuba- Gamma Radiation facilityMorocco, Jordan, - Up-gradation of existing gamma radiation facilityKorea, Republic of – Mobile electron beam accelerator (KAERI)

Recent Coordinated Research Projects

• Development of Novel Adsorbents and Membranes by Radiation-Induced Grafting for Selective Separation Purposes (2007-2011) Completed

• Development of Radiation-processed Products of Natural Polymers for Application in Agriculture, Healthcare, Industry and Environment (2007-2011)

• Nanoscale Radiation Engineering of Advanced Materials for Potential Biomedical Applications (2008-2012)

• Radiation Treatment of Wastewater for Reuse with Particular Focus on Wastewaters Containing Organic Pollutants (2010-2016)

• Nanocomposites (2010-2014)• Cultural Heritage (2015- Proposed)

Guidelines and Publications

Trends in Radiation Sterilization of Health Care Products (2008) ISBN 978-92-0-111007-7

Guidebook on the Use of Mathematical Modelling in Electron Beam Processing www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1474_Web.pdf

Guidelines for development, validation and routine control of industrial radiation processes (in press)

(http://www-naweb.iaea.org/napc/iachem/working_materials)

Development of Novel Adsorbents and Membranes by Radiation- induced Grafting for Selective Separation in Environmental and Industrial Applications” Radiation Technology Report No. 3.(2012)

Regional Projects 2012-13REGIONAL ASIA AND PACIFIC: Radiation Processing for Development of Advanced Grafted Materials for Industrial Application and Environmental Preservation.Supporting the Establishment of Industrial Dosimetry Inter-comparison Programme.

REGIONAL EUROPE: Introduction and harmonization of standardized quality control procedures in radiation technologies.

Using nuclear techniques for the characterization and preservation of cultural heritage artifacts in the Europe Region.

REGIONAL AFRICA: Strengthening National Radiation Processing Capabilities in the use of natural polymeric materials for agricultural applications, environmental remediation, and health care products development.

Events Organized by IAEASATELLITE MEETING ON “Applications of Electron Accelerators: Prospects and Challenges”

• Accelerator Development for Industrial applications: Low, Medium and High Energy Accelerators and X-ray Generation

• Application of Electron accelerators in Industry, Food and Agriculture Sector

• Electron Accelerators for Tackling Environmental Pollutants

• Advanced Materials Produced by Electron Accelerators

• Clean and Energy Saving Surface Coating and Printing Techniques by Electron Accelerators

• Proposed IAEA Conference in 2017

The Challenges in Radiation Technology

• Astute Selection of areas of applications• Addressing Market in a coherent manner• Need for enhanced industry wide

communication• Trained Professionals

Present Focus• Initiatives in development of new generation compact accelerators (2015)• Quality management of radiation facilities• Development of standardized procedures and harmonization of the process

validation and process control- Regional Projects in Europe, and Arasia Region. • Development of radiation technologies for treatment of threats from biohazard

contamination that could be introduced either deliberately or inadvertently. • Treatment of volatile organic compounds and other hazardous chemical agents

present in flue gases.• Treatment of wastewaters containing persistent organic pollutants.• Radiation processing of natural polymers for value addition.• Development of radiation grafted materials for use in industry and for

environmental remediation.• Use of radiation technology for conservation and of cultural heritage.• Radiation synthesized nano-materials for catalytic and sensing applications.The role of the IAEA has been crucial both in supporting the development of local capabilities as well as in fostering international cooperation due to the multidisciplinary expertise required for achieving sustainable benefits.

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