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FNCA2023 Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification Project Workshop

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Report of
FNCA 2023 Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification for Agricultural, Environmental and Medical Applications

January 23rd - 26th 2024
Manila, The Philippines

Participants of the Workshop

The FNCA 2023 Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification (RPPM) was held on January 23rd - 26th 2022, at Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and Hop Inn Hotel, the Philippines. The workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, with the cooperation of PNRI. 26 representatives involved in radiation processing and polymer modification from 10 FNCA member countries attended the workshop, namely Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

[ Workshop ]

In the Opening Session, Dr. Lucille V. ABAD, Chief, Atomic Research Division, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, and Mr. KUMAGAE Koichi, researcher, International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division, Research and Development Bureau, MEXT, gave welcoming remarks, and Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan expressed opening remarks. Then Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, FNCA RPPM Project Leader (PL) of Japan outlined FNCA RPPM Project and explained purpose of the workshop.

For the progress report on biofertilizer and polymer modification, 9 reports for the biofertilizer and 10 reports for the polymer modification were presented individually. 8 groups conducted discussions according to subjects, then group leaders presented on achievements, obstacles and planning. Participants conducted a discussion for the future plan on 8 subjects after a presentation from Dr. TAGUCHI. Then Dr. TAGUCHI summarized the major activities and achievements of the workshop and he and Dr. TAMADA gave closing remarks

Dr. Lucille V. ABAD, Chief, Atomic Research Division, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
   Group Discussion

[ Open Seminar ]

The open seminar entitled "Radiation Processing Technology - Its Contribution to Wealth Creation and Sustainable Development in Asia" was held on January 23rd at PNRI. Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan, overviewed activities on FNCA. The presentation mentioned the current FNCA framework and major achievements of eight ongoing projects. These achievements lead to versatile applications using nuclear and radiation utilization technologies. Then Dr. Jordan F. Madrid, PNRI, introduced research activities in Chemistry Research Section of PNRI, especially radiation process in polymer modification. Ms. Andrea G. Baule, Irradiation Solutions Inc., outlined ISI E-Beam technology which supports economic development of the Philippines by creating opportunities for employment, skill development, and innovation. Ms. Juliet A. Anarna, UPLB, presented about discovery, research, development, and commercialization of Bio N technology, which is a cheaper alternative to the continuous rising cost of chemical fertilizer and can help boost crop production.

Open Seminar

[ Technical Visit ]

Participants visited irradiation facilities of PNRI, PhilGamma Multipurpose Irradiation Facility (MIF), Electron Beam Irradiation Facility, and Carrageenan PGP Production Plant with presentation of the VVZ Corporation about the technology adoption on January 23rd.

Technical Visit at PNRI -1
   Technical Visit at PNRI -2

 

 

Minutes of
Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification for Agricultural, Environmental and Medical Applications

January 23rd - 26th 2024
Manila, The Philippines

1) Outline of Workshop

ⅰ) Date January 23rd - 26th 2024
ⅱ) Venue Manila, The Philippines
ⅲ) Host Organization Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT),
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
ⅳ) Participants

Twenty-six (26) participants from 10 FNCA member countries: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam (Annex 2)
ⅴ) Program Annex 1

2) Workshop Programme

The FNCA 2023 Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification (RPPM) was held on January 23rd - 26th 2024, at the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and Hop Inn Hotel in Quezon City. The workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan and the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
Twenty-six (26) representatives involved in radiation processing and polymer modification from 10 FNCA member countries attended the workshop, namely Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The programme of the workshop is attached in Annex 1. The list of participants is attached in Annex 2.

Dr. Lucille V. ABAD, Chief, Atomic Research Division, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, and Mr. KUMAGAE Koichi, researcher, International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division, Research and Development Bureau, MEXT, gave welcoming remarks, and Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan expressed opening remarks.
Then Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, FNCA RPPM Project Leader (PL) of Japan outlined FNCA RPPM Project and explained purpose of the workshop.

Open Seminar
Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan, overviewed activities on FNCA. The presentation mentioned the current FNCA framework and major achievements of eight ongoing projects. These achievements lead to versatile applications using nuclear and radiation utilization technologies. Then Dr. Jordan F. Madrid, PNRI, introduced research activities in Chemistry Research Section of PNRI, especially radiation process in polymer modification. Ms. Andrea G. Baule, Irradiation Solutions Inc., outlined ISI E-Beam technology which supports economic development of the Philippines by creating opportunities for employment, skill development, and innovation. Ms. Juliet A. Anarna, UPLB, presented about discovery, research, development, and commercialization of Bio N technology, which is a cheaper alternative to the continuous rising cost of chemical fertilizer and can help boost crop production.

Session 1: Progress Report on Biofertilizer
Nine (9) reports on the progress and future plan for biofertilizer research were presented.
The summary of each report is attached in Annex 3.

Session 2: Progress Report on Polymer Modification
Ten (10) reports on the progress and future plan for radiation processing and polymer modification.
The summary of each report is attached in Annex 3.

Session 3 - 5: Discussion & Presentation on Achievements, Obstacles and Planning
Following eight (8) groups conducted discussions according to subject, and group leaders presented on achievements, obstacles and planning as Annex 4.

Group A: 1. Degraded Chitosan for Animal Feed
(Dr. Puspitasari, Ms. Mahmud, and Dr. Hemvichian)
Group B: 2. Hydrogel for Medical Application
(Dr. Mahin, Dr. Ma, Dr. Radnaabazar, Dr. Aranilla, Ms. Relleve, and Dr. Taguchi)
Group C: 3. Environmental Remediation
(Dr. Sultana, Mr. Kanatovich, Mr. Murat, Dr. Tamada, and Prof. Nguyen)
Group D: 4. Synergistic Effect among Plant Growth Promoter (PGP), Super Water Absorbent (SWA) and Biofertilizer
(Dr. Zhang, Prof. Tawaraya, Dr. Phua, Ms. Nyamdorj, Dr. Dechjiraratthanasiri, Dr. Tran, and Ms. Anarna)
Group E: 5. PGP and SWA, inclusive Process development
(Ms. Mahmud, Mr. Kanatovich, Mr. Murat, Dr. Taguchi, Dr. Hemvichian, Dr. Aranilla, and Ms. Relleve)
Group F: 6. Mutation Breeding of Microbe Using Radiation
(Dr. Zhang, Dr. Phua, Ms. Nyamdorj, Prof. Tawaraya, and Dr. Tran)
Group G: 7. Sterilization and Sanitization Using Radiation
(Dr. Mahin, Dr. Tamada, Dr. Radnaabazar, Dr. Dechjiraratthanasiri, and Ms. Anarna)
Group H: 8. Recycle Plastic
(Dr. Sultana, Dr. Ma, Dr. Puspitasari,and Prof. Nguyen)

Session 6: Future Plan and Discussion
Participants conducted a discussion for the future plan on eight (8) subjects, followed by a presentation from Dr TAGUCHI. Discussion summary is in the Annex 5.

Session 7: Summary
Minutes of the workshop were discussed and agreed by all in-person participants. It will be sent and reviewed by the participants after the workshop.

Session 8: Closing Session
Dr. TAMADA and Dr. TAGUCHI summarized the major activities and achievements of the workshop and gave closing remarks. They also announced that the host country of the next workshop in 2024 will be decided accordingly.

Technical Visit
Participants visited irradiation facilities of PNRI, PhilGamma Multipurpose Irradiation Facility (MIF), Electron Beam Irradiation Facility, and Carrageenan PGP Production Plant with presentation of the VVZ Corporation about the technology adoption on January 23rd.

 

Program of
FNCA 2023 Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification for Agricultural, Environmental and Medical Applications Project

January 23rd - 26th 2024
Manila, The Philippines

January 23rd (Thu), 2024 (Day 1 at PNRI)

09:00 - 10:00

Opening Session
Chair: Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, QST, Japan

1. Welcoming Remarks

  1. Dr. Lucille V. ABAD, PNRI
  2. Mr. KUMAGAE Koichi, MEXT

2. Opening Remarks

  1. Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan

3. Overview Lectures

  1. Outline of FNCA RPPM Project and purpose of the workshop
    Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, FNCA RPPM Project Leader (PL) of Japan

4. Introduction of Participants

5. Confirmation of Agenda
10:00 - 10:30 Group Photo and Break
10:30 - 12:30

Open Seminar on “Radiation Processing Technology - Its Contribution to Wealth Creation and Sustainable Development in Asia”
Moderator : Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, QST, Japan
Chair: Dr. Charito T. ARANILLA, The Philiippines
10:30 - 10:45 Registration and Opening
10:45 - 11:10

1. Activities on Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA)
Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan, QST Associate
11:10 - 11:35 2. Catalyzing Sustainable Progress: PNRI's Impactful Radiation Processing Initiatives
Dr. Jordan F. Madrid, Head of the Chemistry Research Section of the Atomic Research Division, PNRI
11:35 - 12:00 3. ISI E-Beam: Advancing Safety and Quality of Philippine Products through Radiation Processing
Ms. Andrea G. Baule, Head of the QA/QC of the E-beam and Cold Storage Facility of the Irradiation Solutions Inc.
12:00 - 12:25 4. The Discovery, Research, Development, and Commercialization of Bio-N Technology
Ms. Juliet A. Anarna, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of the Philippines Los Banos (retired)
12:25 - 12:30 Closing
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30

Session 1 Progress Report on Biofertilizer
Chair: Dr. Salma SULTANA, Bangladesh

  1. Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mahin, Bangladesh
  2. Dr. Ruifu ZHANG, China
14:30 - 14:50 Coffee Break
14:50 - 16:50

Technical Visit

  1. PNRI PhilGamma Multipurpose Irradiation Facility (MIF) and Electron Beam Irradiation Facility
  2. PGP Production Plant (inside PNRI)
  3. Production facility for the Technology-transferred Biofertilizer (Virtual Tour or Presentation)
16:50 - 16:55 Closing

 

January 24th (Wed), 2024 (Day 2 at hotel)

09:00 - 10:30

Cont. of Session 1
Chair: Dr. Hongjuan MA, China

  1. Prof. TAWARAYA Keitaro, Japan
  2. Mr. Kassymzhanov MURAT, Kazakhstan
  3. Dr. PHUA CHOO Kwai Hoe, Malaysia
10:30 - 10:50 Coffee Break
10:50 - 11:50

Cont. of Session 1
Chair: Dr. Tita PUSPITASARI, Indonesia

  1. Ms. OYUNDALAI Nyamdorj, Mongolia
  2. Ms. Juliet A. Anarna, The Philiippines
11:50 - 13:20 Lunch Break
13:20 - 14:20

Cont. of Session 1
Chair: Mr. Nurkassimov Azat KANATOVICH, Kazakhstan

  1. Dr. Chatprawee Dechjiraratthanasiri, Thailand
  2. Dr. TRAN Minh Quynh, Vietnam
14:20 - 14:40 Coffee Break
14:40 - 16:40

Session 2 Progress Report on Polymer Modification
Chair: Dr. PHUA CHOO Kwai Hoe, Malaysia

  1. Dr. Salma SULTANA, Bangladesh
  2. Dr. Hongjuan MA, China
  3. Dr. Tita PUSPITASARI, Indonesia
  4. Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, Japan
16:40 - 16:45 Closing

 

January 25th (Thu), 2024 (Day 3 at hotel)

09:00 - 10:30

Cont. of Session 2
Chair: Ms. OYUNDALAI Nyamdorj, Mongolia

  1. Mr. Nurkassimov Azat KANATOVICH, Kazakhstan
  2. Ms. Maznah Binti MAHMUD, Malaysia
  3. Dr. Chinzorig Radnaabazar, Mongolia
10:30 - 10:50 Coffee Break
10:50 - 12:20

Cont. of Session 2
Chair: Dr. Chatprawee Dechjiraratthanasiri, Thailand

  1. Dr. Charito T. ARANILLA, The Philiippines
  2. Dr. Kasinee HEMVICHIAN, Thailand
  3. Prof. NGUYEN Ngoc Duy, Vietnam
12:20 - 13:50 Lunch Break
13:50 - 14:05

Session 3 Discussion on Achievements, Obstacles and Planning (I)
Chair: Dr. TRAN Minh Quynh, Vietnam

  1. Instruction for Group Discussion
    Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, QST, Japan
14:05 - 15:05

Cont. of Session 3
Chair: Prof. TAWARAYA Keitaro, Japan

  1. Group Discussion (Part I)
    Group A: 1. Degraded Chitosan for Animal Feed
    (Dr. Puspitasari, Ms. Mahmud, and Dr. Hemvichian)
    Group B: 2. Hydrogel for Medical Application
    (Dr. Mahin, Dr. Ma, Dr. Taguchi, Dr. Radnaabazar, Dr Aranilla, and Ms. Relleve)
    Group C: 3. Environmental Remediation
    (Dr. Sultana, Dr. Tamada, Mr. Kanatovich, Mr. Murat, and Prof. Nguyen)
    Group D: 4. Synergistic Effect among Plant Growth Promoter (PGP), Super Water Absorbent (SWA) and Biofertilizer
    (Dr. Zhang, Prof. Tawaraya, Dr. Phua, Ms. Nyamdorj, Dr. Dechjiraratthanasiri, Dr.Tran, and Ms. Anarna)
15:05 - 15:25

Coffee Break
15:25 - 16:25

Cont. of Session 3
Chair: Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mahin, Bangladesh

  1. Summary of Group Discussion (Part I) (Preparation for Presentation)
16:30 End of Day 3

 

January 26th (Fri), 2024 (Day 4 at hotel)

09:00 - 10:00

Session 4 Discussion on Achievements, Obstacles and Planning (II)
Chair: Dr. Ruifu ZHANG, China

  1. Group Discussion (Part II)
    Group E: 5. PGP and SWA, inclusive Process development
    (Ms. Mahmud, Dr. Taguchi, Mr. Kanatovich, Mr. Murat, Dr. Hemvichian, Dr. Aranilla, and Ms. Relleve)
    Group F: 6. Mutation Breeding of Microbe Using Radiation
    (Dr. Zhang, Prof. Tawaraya, Dr. Phua, Ms. Nyamdorj, and Dr. Tran)
    Group G: 7. Sterilization and Sanitization Using Radiation
    (Dr. Mahin, Dr. Tamada, Dr. Radnaabazar, Dr. Dechjiraratthanasiri, and Ms. Anarna)
    Group H: 8. Recycle Plastic
    (Dr. Sultana, Dr.Ma, Dr. Puspitasari, and Prof. Nguyen)
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee Break
10:20 - 11:20

Cont. of Session 4
Chair: Mr. Kassymzhanov MURAT, Kazakhstan

  1. Summary of Group Discussion (Part II) (Preparation for Presentation)
11:20 - 12:00

Session 5 Presentation on Achievements, Obstacles and Planning
Chair: Ms. Juliet A. Anarna, The Philiippines

  1. Group A
  2. Group B
  3. Group C
  4. Group D
12:00 - 13:20

Lunch Break
13:20 - 14:00

Cont. of Session 5
Chair: Dr. Chinzorig Radnaabazar, Mongolia

  1. Group E
  2. Group F
  3. Group G
  4. Group H
14:00 - 15:30

Future Plan and Discussion
Chair: Dr. Kasinee HEMVICHIAN, Thailand

  1. Presentation from Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa
  2. Discussion
  3. Summary
15:30 - 16:00

Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:20

Session 7 Summary
Chair: Ms. Maznah Binti MAHMUD, Malaysia

  1. Wrap-up of Meeting Summary
  2. Adoption of Meeting Summary
17:20 - 17:30

Session 8 Closing
Chair: Prof. NGUYEN Ngoc Duy, Vietnam

  1. Closing Remarks
    Dr. TAMADA Masao, FNCA Coordinator of Japan
    Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa, QST, Japan

List of Participants
FNCA 2023 Workshop on Radiation Processing and Polymer Modification for Agricultural, Environmental and Medical Applications Project

January 23rd - 26th 2024
Manila, The Philippines

Bangladesh

Dr. Salma SULTANA
Chief Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
*Project Leader

Dr. Abdullah-Al-MAHIN
Chief Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission

China

Dr. Hongjuan MA
Shanghai Applied Radiation Institute
School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
Shanghai University

Dr. Ruifu ZHANG
Professor
Nanjing Agricultural University,
Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences (Jointly)

Indonesia

Dr. Tita PUSPITASARI
Senior Researcher, Head of Research Center for Radioisotopes, Radiopharmaceutical and Biodosimetry Technology
Research Organization for Nuclear Energy, BRIN
*Project Leader

Kazakhstan

Mr. Nurkassimov Azat KANATOVICH
Head of the project group
JSC “Park of Nuclear Technologies”

Mr. Kassymzhanov MURAT
Deputy Chairman of the Board
JSC “Park of Nuclear Technologies”

Malaysia

Ms. Maznah Binti MAHMUD
Research Officer
Malaysian Nuclear Agency

Dr. PHUA CHOO Kwai Hoe
Research Officer
Malaysian Nuclear Agency

Mongolia

Dr. Chinzorig RADNAABAZAR
Associate professor
National University of Mongolia
*Project Leader

Ms. OYUNDALAI Nyamdorj
Researcher of Soil microbiology laboratory
Institute of Plant and Agricultural Science, Mongolia

The Philippines

Dr. Charito T. ARANILLA
Senior Science Research Specialist/ Scientist 1
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Department of Science and Technology

Ms. Julieta A. ANARNA
University Researcher II
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of the Philippines Los Banos

Ms. Lorna S. Relleve
Senior Science Research Specialist
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Department of Science and Technology

Ms. Andrea Luz Nery
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Mr. Jeric M. Flores
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Mr. Kyle Rafael B. Bitangcor
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Thailand

Dr. Kasinee HEMVICHIAN
Head of Material Science Technology Section
Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization)
*Project Leader

Dr. Chatprawee Dechjiraratthanasiri
Lecturer, Department of Soil Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Kasetsart University

Vietnam

Prof. NGUYEN Ngoc Duy
Head of Research and Development Division
Research and Development Center for Radiation and Technology
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute
*Project Leader

Dr. TRAN Minh Quynh
Senoir researcher
Hanoi Irradiation Center
Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute

Japan

Mr. KUMAGAE Koichi
Researcher
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Dr. TAMADA Masao
FNCA Advisor of Japan

Dr. TAGUCHI Mitsumasa
Deputy Director
Department of Advanced Functional Materials Research
Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science
Foundational Quantum Technology Research Directorate
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
*Project Leader

Prof. TAWARAYA Keitaro
Professor
Department of Food, Life, and Environmental Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Yamagata University

Mr. NOMURA Tomoyuki
International Affairs and Research Department,
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)

Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia