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The iia Information Hub aims to provide material which will be of value to iia members. Information sources will be categorised so as to collate data into recognisable and useful areas of interest. We aim to ensure that listed categories are dynamic so that they can be updated to reflect changing areas of interest and concern.

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Applications

Environmental

Environmental

There are a growing number of environmental applications where irradiation can assist in mitigating the harmful impact that humans have on the planet. Accelerators using electron beam technology are particularly well suited to this application because of they can be installed in a wide variety of locations. Applications include flue gas, waste water and sludge treatments,
Food

Food

Food irradiation thus contributes to food safety by reducing foodborne poisoning and to food security by reducing post-harvest losses. The extent to which food irradiation is used greatly varies from one country to another due to the lack of harmonisation in food irradiation regulations.
Healthcare

Healthcare

Radiation processing is used to sterilise approximately 45% of single use medical supplies so that patients have a lower risk of infection during surgery or medical treatment. Demand continues to grow with an increasing global population, greater access to healthcare and extended life expectancy. Products sterilised with irradiation range from simple gauze dressings to complex medical devices containing drugs and therapeutics.
Phytosanitary

Phytosanitary

Phytosanitary measures are used in the international trade of fresh commodities to prevent spread of non- native insects that could cause huge losses for the agriculture of the importing countries. Increasingly, irradiation is being used as one of the phytosanitary methods to replace banned or controversial pesticides such as fenthion or to provide fresh products of a better quality than when treated with alternative phytosanitary measures such as cold or heat treatment.
Polymer

Polymer

The irradiation of polymers results in a variety of reactions including crosslinking, polymerisation, grafting or degradation. These reactions will result in changes in the characteristics and performance of synthetic polymers that will make them, for example, more resistant to high temperatures, wear and chemicals, or easier to process further.
Other

Other

The applications of irradiation are extremely broad. In addition to the key application categories listed on this page there are many other applications of irradiation including the preservation of cultural heritage, applications that deliver improvements in microelectronics, blood irradiation and medical tissue, sterile insect techniques, non destructive testing, and ingredients for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.

Business & Science

Business

Business

This section highlights commercial mergers, acquisitions, investments and related topics. The irradiation industry continues to evolve in response to market needs, technological advances, regulatory and political influence.
International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP)

International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP)

The International Meeting on Radiation Processing (IMRP) is the premier event for all involved in the business and science of radiation processing. Organised by the iia every 2 – 3 years, it is where the business and science of irradiation come together to discuss recent advances, current trends as well as the issues and opportunities that impact the commercial use of ionizing radiation.
Science

Science

Scientific research continues to offer new and improved technology solutions and to identify new applications that offer improved products and materials. For further information also see the 'technology blog'.

Technology

Eb/X

Eb/X

The supply of electron beam and x-ray technology and infrastructure including associated equipment and services.
Gamma

Gamma

The supply of panoramic irradiators and associated equipment and infrastructure including matters related to the supply and use of Cobalt 60.

Other

Administration

Administration

This section includes secretarial and financial data relating to the administration of iia.
People

People

This section profiles prominent current or past members of the irradiation community.
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