MACRAMÉ Newsletter (April 2026)
MACRAMÉ Partner Spotlight: Epithelix
Epithelix (www.epithelix.com) is a pioneering biotechnology company specialized in tissue engineering and in vitro respiratory disease modelling.
MACRAMÉ Newsletter (April 2026)
MACRAMÉ Partner Spotlight: AcumenIST
AcumenIST is the coordinator of MACRAMÉ and has a strong strategic role in the governance of the project and in shaping its legacy. AcumenIST SRL is a technology consultancy based in Brussels and Heidelberg.
Articles
New Publication: Determining the impact of common microplastic extraction methods from soil matrices on the biodegradable polymers polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate
MACRAMÉ experts from University of Birmingham contributed to a new publication on the impact of common microplastic extraction methods.
Articles
Call for evidence for the Advanced Materials Act – MACRAMÉ provided a response
With the expertise brought together in MACRAMÉ and the experiences gained throughout the project duration, MACRAMÉ responded to the call for evidence to the Advanced Materials Act.
Articles
New Publication: Challenges and Future Directions in Assessing the Quality and Completeness of Advanced Materials Safety Data for Re-Usability: A Position Paper From the Nanosafety Community
MACRAMÉ Experts from University of Birmingham and 7Past9 together with many other experts published an article on challenges and future directions in assessing the quality and completeness of advanced materials safety data for re-usability.
Events
MACRAMÉ Presentations in 2025
In 2025, MACRAMÉ Partners presented key results in posters and talks and attended panel discussions at various events.
Articles
New Publication: Boron Nitride Nanomaterials Trigger Immunomodulatory Effects in Human Broncho-Epithelial Cells by Modulating Eicosanoid Lipid Signaling
MACRAMÉ colleagues from EMPA contributed to the publication ‘Boron Nitride Nanomaterials Trigger Immunomodulatory Effects in Human Broncho-Epithelial Cells by Modulating Eicosanoid Lipid Signaling’. For the successful commercial development of emerging 2D materials, it is crucial to understand their potential biological effects on healthy and diseased individuals.
Events
Full report available: Joint Risk Assessor Summit on Advancing Safety & Sustainability Assessments of Advanced Materials
The ‘Joint Risk Assessor Summit on Advancing Safety & Sustainability Assessments of Advanced Materials’ hosted at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris and co-organised by four Horizon Europe projects ACCORDs, iCARE, MACRAMÉ, and nanoPASS, was a full success. Now, the full report of the event is available.
Events
3rd Harmonisation & Standardisation Workshop on Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials – Presentations available
The Horizon Europe projects MACRAMÉ, iCARE, nanoPASS and DESIDERATA jointly organised an exclusive two-day virtual workshop advancing the harmonization and standardization of testing methodologies for nanomaterials and advanced materials.
Articles
New Publication: From Protection to Pollution: The Impact of Mask Use on Micro(nano)plastic Release
Iseult Lynch from the MACRAMÉ Partner University of Birmingham co-authored a publication on the impact of mask use on micro(nano)plastic release.