The document discusses policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen nanotechnology and advanced materials innovation systems. It begins by outlining the scenario of advising a policymaker on developing a nanotechnology initiative. It then discusses relevant considerations like the country's size, economic situation, workforce skills and more. The rest of the document outlines Malaysia's national nanotechnology agenda, including establishing a national nanotechnology roadmap supported by sectoral roadmaps. It discusses national sectoral focus areas and promoting commercialization through supporting relevant industries and public-private partnerships. Risk governance and safety are also highlighted as important considerations.

1. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Talk2: Policy and institutional frameworks
to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced
materials' innovation systems
Dr. Abdul Kadir Masrom
National Nanotechnology DirectoratE,
MOSTI, Malaysia
email: akadir@mosti.gov.my

2. TALK2: POLICY AND INSTITUTIONAL
FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE
'NANOTECH & ADVANCED MATERIALS'
INNOVATION SYSTEMS

3. • The scenario
– You are a staffer for an S&T policy decision maker.
– You are helping to put together a nanotechnology
initiative or laboratory.
– You want the effort to benefit everyone in your
country, not just certain predictable groups.
• What can you do?
Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems

4. What kind of country are you in?
• Big or small?
• Affluent? standards of living?
• education levels? Skilled workforce?
• High income inequality?
• One-ethnicity dominant group?
• Democracy?
• Strong social welfare system?
• Industrial economy? Agricultural? Extraction
based?
Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems

5. Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems

6. National Nano Road Map
The National Nano Roadmap plays a pivotal role in shaping
nanotechnology developments.
The primary technology roadmap and supporting roadmaps
are milestones that will help policymakers, technologists and
investors to gauge the level of nanotechnology achievements
over certain period of times.

7. Several key goals need to be explicitly identified, along
with clear roadmaps. The primary roadmap will be
supported by developmental roadmaps covering:
Human Capital
Development
Publications Patents
Technology
and
Development
Companies
Commercialise
d Products

8. Journey to the Knowledge Economy
Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems
BASIC ECONOMIC
INPUTS
•Capital
•Land
•Labour
Agriculture-
based Economy
Manufacturing-
based Economy
Knowledge-
based
Economy
BASIC ECONOMIC
INPUTS
•Capital
•Labour
• Nanotechnology
• Biotechnology
• ICT
• IT Content
• Software
Intellectual assets
K-Entrepreneur

9. WHY MALAYSIA NEEDS TO INNOVATE
• Over-riding reason:
Global Competition has
escalated to a scale and
rate where status quo is
not an option.
• The traditional drivers of
economic growth and wealth
creation; land, labour and
capital, have lost some of their
dominance in favour of
knowledge, technology and
innovation. It is knowledge,
technology and innovation
that will increasingly
contribute to economic
growth and societal well
being.
Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems
Government documents overwhelmingly
agree:
• Vision 2020
• 10th and 11th M’sia Plan
• ETP
• GTP
• NEM
The “why” is clear, now we have to determine the “what”
and “how”

10. NATIONAL SECTORAL FOCUS AREAS
BY NATIONAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH COUNCIL (‘NSRC’)
NATIONAL
SECTORAL
FOCUS AREAS
Cyber
Security
Energy
Security
Environment
& Climate
Change
Food
Security
Medical &
Healthcare
Plantation
Crops &
Commodities
Transportatio
n &
Urbanization
Water
Security
Policy and institutional frameworks to strengthen the 'nanotech & advanced materials' innovation systems

11. Fig. 1– The National Nanotechnology Agenda in Perspective
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
ACTIVATED THROUGH 6 STRATEGIC THRUST
AREAS
TheNationalNanotechnologyAgendainPerspective
IMPLEMENTED THROUGH NATIONAL NANO
PROGRAMMES

12. Three main areas of the NT Research
Plan
Research & Development
Intensive support for strategically
important NT research fields
Talents
Education of skilled workforces for NT
R&D Infrastructures
Establishment of National Nano
Center and COE
NT

13. National Nanotechnology Program

14. PART 3 : Jumpstarting Nanotechnology
14
Nanomaterials
Nano-objects
Nano-structures
Nano-
intermediates
Applications
PHASE 2
(2015 -2017)
PHASE 1
(2012-2014)
PHASE 3
(2018 – 2020)
• Biopolymers
• Nanopolymers
• Nanoparticles
• Quantum Dots
• Nanotubes
• Nanowires
• Proteins
• DNA/RNA
• Nano-biomarkers
• Nanonutrient
• Nanocatalyst
• Nanometal
• Nanoceramic
• Nanosilica
• Nano Cellulosic
Material
• Graphene and other
Nano carbon
Anti Corrosion Coating
Food Nano Coating
Nano Delivery System
Oil & Gas Drilling FluidBiosecurity Products
Bio Fuel
Nano Nutrition
Water Treatment System
Solar Cell
Hydrogen Reactor
Nano Diagnostic System
• Drug/Active
• Inorganic Substances
• Extract of Natural
Anti-Microbial
Ingredients
• Nanoclay
• Hydrophilic
Functional Group
Material
• Zeolites
• Natural Extract
(Tannin) Oil Palm
Non-Derivatives
• Nanotitania
• Zinc Oxide
• Surfactant
• Silica foam
• Calcium silicate
• Lipid
• Nanometal Oxide
• Photoelectrode Materials
• Hybrid Nanocarbons
• Lab on Chip
• Nanoporous materials
• Nanogap
• Nanocatalyst
• Nano-bioconjugates
• Targeting Moeity-
Tagged
Nanoparticles
• Nano-needles
• Chitosan Spray
Solution
• Oxygen Barriers
• Nanosolution
• Smart Capsules
• Aerogels
• Core Shell
• Nano Paint,
• Spray Coating
• Thermal Barrier
Coating
• Liquid Coating
• Mesoporous Material
• Biosensors
• Electrodes
• Membranes
• Graphene base device
• Thin Films
• Coating Solutions
• Smart Nano-coatings
FOCUS AREAS
National Nanotechnology Roadmap

15. High Impact R&D and Nanotechnology Project
for NKEAs
Bio-Security
Products
Nano Diagnostic
Systems
Nano-Nutrition
Water
Treatment
System
Nano Delivery
System
Bio-FuelsFood Nanocoatings
Anti-Corrosion
Nanocoatings
Third
Generation
Solar Cells
Hydrogen
Reactor
Oil and Gas
Drilling Fluids
Nanomaterials
Environment
Sensor
Medical
Electronic
Energy
Tools
Areas that are strategically important
to the nation and are expected to
benefit from the National
Nanotechnology Program include:
Focus Materials:
Graphene and
Nanocellulose

16. Nanomaterials
(Graphene, GO,etc)
Nanointermediates
(Graphene Coatings on
glass)
Nano-enabled
products
(Touch Screen Display)
NANOTECHNOLOGY VALUE CHAIN
Nanoscale
structures in
unprocessed form
Intermediate
products with
nanoscale features
Finished goods
incorporating
nanotechnology
Capital equipment and software
used to visualize, manipulate
and model matter at the
nanoscale
Cars, clothing, airplanes,
computers, consumer
electronics devices,
targeted drugs, processed
food, plastic containers,
appliances….
Coatings, fabrics, memory
and logic chips, contrast
media, optical
components, orthopedic
materials, conductive
ink,….
Nanoparticles, nanotubes,
quantum dots, fullerenes,
dendrimers, nanoporous
materials, graphene,
nanocellulose…..

17. Value Chains at different levels
Supplier
value chain
XYZ
Manufacturer
value chain
XYZ
Distributor
value chain
XYZ
Buyer
value chain
XYZ
Disposal/recycle
value chain
XYZ
value
value
value
value
value
End-usecustomerpaysforprofit
marginsthroughoutthevaluechain
Design
R&D
Production
Marketing
Distribution
Service
Human Resource
Management
Firm Infrastructure
Technology
Procurement
Industry Value Chain
Firm Value Chain
Primary
Activities
Support
Activities

18. What is expected through nanotechnology development?
Improved health care
Extend life-span, its quality, physical capabilities
key technology for sustainable growth.
Reduction of energy and
material usage
Cleaner environment
Creating new industries and jobs and
Giving us global competitiveness of products
provide driving forces for continuous economic
growth through technological innovation for
Manufacturing, E&E, Health Care and Energy.

19. National
Nanotechnology Policy

20. The National Nanotechnology Statement has five
themes. They are:
National NT
Statement:
Theme 1:
Inculcation of a
nanotechnology
culture
Theme 2:
Strengthening of
research and
innovation as a
national niche focus
area
Theme 3:
Enhancement of
collaboration and
networking
Theme 4:
Upholding of
regulations and acts
Theme 5:
Promotion of
commercialisation
and industrialisation

21. Program
Transformasi
Kerajaan (GTP)
Penyampaian Efektif
Perkhidmatan
Kerajaan
Sasaran pertumbuhan
makroekonomi &
peruntukan
perbelanjaan
Pelaksanaan
Program
Pembangunan
Kerajaan
Program
Transformasi
Ekonomi (ETP)
Model Baru Ekonomi
Negara Berpendapatan
Tinggi, Inklusif dan
Mapan
Sumber: EPU, NEAC, PEMANDU
Drafting of Malaysia National Nanotechnology
Policy
The policy was drafted in lined with various national strategy,
policy and transformation program.
DASAR SAINS,
TEKNOLOGI DAN
INOVASI NEGARA
Rancangan
Malaysia
Ke-10

22. Top 10 Applications of Nanotechnology for
Developing Countries
Top 10
Applications
of NT
Energy storage, production, and
conversion
Agricultural productivity
enhancement
Water treatment and remediation
Disease diagnosisand screening
Drug delivery systems
Food processing and storage
Air pollution and remediation
Construction
Health monitoring
Vector and pest detection and
control

23. 11th Malaysia Plan 2016 -2020
Rujukan: Kertas Strategi 21: Inovasi Penjana Kekayaan; Paparan 21-11;
mukasurat 21-15

24. Long Term Research Strategy for 11th
Malaysia Plan for Graphene and Nano-
cellulose
a) Research Areas Prioritization
b) Applied Research Activities
c) Product Development
Wealth Creation, Economic Growth
& Societal Well-Being
Market-
Driven
Industrial-
Driven
Technology-
Driven

25. Challenges to adopt NT as new source of wealth
Need to enhanced capability
and capacity in
Nanotechnology R,D & C
Capacity and capability of
industry in adopting NT are
low
Awareness on NT for
generating new technology
and new innovation are low
Needs to enhance talents
and expertise in STI in field of
NT

26. Increasing Solar Module
Producer
Developing Oleo
Derivatives
Developing Engineering
Capabilities For Oil Field
Services
Export Capability of the
Process Food Industry
Commercializing Second
Generation Biofuel
Growing Wafer and Cell
Producers
Diagnostic Services
Nexus To Achieve Scale
in Telemedicine
Expediting Growth in
Food and Health Based
Downstream Segments
Creating Local Solid
State Lighting
Champions
Improving Energy
Efficiency
Supporting the Growth
of Substrate
Manufacturers and
Related Industries
Enabling Industries
through
Nanotechnology
Building up Solar Power
Capacity
Developing LED Front-
End Operations
Enabling Electric Vehicle
Component
Manufacturing
E-Healthcare (Exploiting
Portable Diagnostic
Devices)
Unlocking value Through
Herbal Products
Building an Electrical
Home Appliance
Manufacturing Hub and
International
Distribution Network
18 NT relevants Entry
Points Projects (EPPs)
under National Key
Economic Areas (NKEA)

27. Moving from the Deep Red
Ocean to The Blue Ocean Level
New Red Sea :
refers to existing products in new markets,
where, the entry of similar products may
choke commercial viability. New products
in this category may not last long in the
market.
Deep Red Ocean:
This category refers to existing
products in existing markets that
makes the commercialisation of
any similar products highly
unviable.
Niche Zone:
This refers to niche high value (new)
nanotechnology-augmented products in
existing markets. Products here are likely to
enjoy high demand and profitability. The Niche
Zone is the penultimate profitability and
market access zone.
Deep Blue Ocean:
This category refers to new products in
new markets where competition barely
exists, ensuring the demand and
profitability of introduced products

28. Nanotechnology Supporting Road Map
to Support Primary Road Map
• Graphene Research Roaad Map
• Nano Cellulose Road map
• Nanosafety Road Map
• Nano Electronic Road Maps – MIMOS
• Nano Agricalture Road Map - MARDI
NND

29. National Graphene Commercialisation
Road Map

30. Where should Malaysia play for 2014-2020?

31. WHICH APPLICATIONS?
Using a systematic analysis,
we have considered 28 Graphene applications…
Medical
▪ Ultra-capacitors
▪ Li-ion battery anode
▪ Photovoltaics
▪ Hydrogen-based fuel
cells
▪ Transparent
electrodes
▪ EM radiation
shielding
▪ Heat
spreader/thermal
interface material
▪ Conductive inks
▪ Digital electronics
▪ Photodetectors &
lasers
▪ RF electronics
▪ Non-volatile
memory
▪ Composite filler
▪ Composite matrix
▪ Protective coatings
▪ Water filtration
▪ Outgassing barrier
▪ Food packaging
▪ Plastics additives
▪ Rubber additives
▪ Catalyst supports
▪ Nanofluids
▪ Sensor applications
▪ Dispersing agents for
insoluble materials
▪ Anti-bacterial medical
dressings
▪ Human tissue engineering
▪ DNA sequencing
▪ MRI contrast agents
28
applicati
on areas
Technologic
al feasibility

32. Li-ion battery anode /
ultra-capacitors
Conductive inks
Rubber additives
Plastic additives
Nano fluids
Large
Small
▪ Transparent
electrodes
Low High
Applicability to Malaysia2
MarketSize1
Medium
▪ Li-ion battery
anode/
Ultra-
capacitors
▪ Conductive ink
▪ Nanofluids
▪ EM radiation
shielding
▪ Composite
filler
▪ Protective
coatings
▪ Heat spreader/
thermal interface
material
▪ Water filtration
▪ Composite
matrix
▪ Catalyst
supports
Market size and applicability to Malaysia
1 Market size is high if addressed Graphene market size is ~$1B or higher
2 Applicability to MY is based on current downstream players, upcoming policies, and focus of neighboring countries
Arriving to 14, through systematic analysis we
narrowed down to 5 technologically and
economically feasible applications … High LowMedium
Likelihood of successful Graphene
commercialization
For further consideration
The five applications areas
for further consideration are:▪ Rubber
additives
▪ Plastics
additives
▪ Transparent
electrodes
SmallLargel

33. Long term opportunities
Project timeline to commercialization
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Nanofluids
~ 6 months
Rubber w/o
regulation
1 ~ 1.5 years
LiB anodes/
Ultracaps.
~ 2 years
Plastics
2 ~ 3 years
Rubber with
regulation
3.5 ~ 5 years
Protective
coatings
> 5 years
Composites
> 5 years
Conductive
inks
~ 6 months
Short-Term
(Entry Point Project ready)
Late-stage R&D, prototyping, and incentives support required before EPP ready
Medium to Long Term
Identified applications are at varying stages of R&D maturity and
time to commercialization
Downstream Graphene applications identified with clear
business opportunities

34. Risk

35. Nobody making
any money
Too many Experts
Excited VCs
Scramble to own
Nano-business
NNI Launch in
2000
New Industrial
Revolution
Invest Now!
Let’s Do Nano Safety &
Ethics Strategic Plan
Social Visibility on Nanotechnology
SocialVisibility

36. PROCESS MATERIALs
PROCESSING
Typical process / Nanotechnology
NANOMATERIALs
FINAL USERs
R&D
Nanotechnology Risk Governance
LIFE CYCLE
NANOPRODUCTs
WASTE MANAGEMENT

37. Exposure assessment for nanomaterials
Exposure
Assessment
Questionnaire
Survey about
Emission Source
in Korea
Nano-consumer
Products in
Korea
LCA
methodology
for
Nanomaterials
Monitoring and
Characterization
Safety test of
PPE to
nanoparticles
NIER

38. U.S. National Nanotechnology
Initiaive (NNI)
 1.EHS regulatory/research issues
delegated to Nanotechnology
Environmental and Health
Implications Working Group (NEHI)
 2.U.S. National Labs play growing
role in NT research, infrastructure
and commercialization
REACH and Nanomaterials
 manufacturers and importers have to submit a registration dossier (for
substances manufactured or imported at or above 1 tonne per year) and
a chemical safety report (for substances manufactured or imported at or
above 10 tonnes per year).
 The European Chemicals Agency can require any information on the
substance if deemed necessary
CHINA
 2003-2006, 10% of the [Chinese government's] investment in
nanotechnology [was] allocated [to environmental, health, and safety
research].
 In 2004, the National Bureau of the State Food and Drug Administration
('SFDA') issued a regulation classifying 'nanometer silver antibiotic device for
women’s use.
Japan
 No direct regulation of nanomaterials has as yet been implemented in Japan
 The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of the
Environment (MOE) have established specific nanomaterial safety working
groups and conducted a preliminary survey on the safety of nanomaterials in
occupational settings
North
America
ChinaEurope
India
Planning for regulatory
framework
Japan
Global Nanotechnology Regulatory Framework-An over view

39. P1-Materials
• Synthesis,
Dispersion &
Characterisation
P2 – Hazard
• Toxicology
• Ecotoxicology
P3 – Exposure1
• Products/LCA
(embedded ENM)
• Fate/Behaviour
P3A-Exposure2
• Workplace
• Environmental
P4 – Risk
• Workplace
• Consumer
• Environment
NATIONALDATABASE Assesment
Apprisal
Control & reduction
Dissemination
ISO TC229/ Stakeholder engagement
Newsletters/websites/seminar
National Nano Safety Program
2016-2020

40. CHAPTER 10: Regulation and Safety
TOWARDS A MALAYSIAN NANOTECHNOLOGY
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
National Nanotechnology
Implementation Council
National Nanotechnology
Regulatory and Safety
Committee
National Nanotechnology
Regulatory and Safety
Enforcement Coordination
Unit
Management of Nanotechnology Regulation and Safety