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Extraction and Concentration of Nanoplastic Particles Using Functionalized Iron Nanoparticles and a Magnetic Flow Cell
Citation:
Surette, M., D. Mitrano, AND K. Rogers. Extraction and Concentration of Nanoplastic Particles Using Functionalized Iron Nanoparticles and a Magnetic Flow Cell. 2020 SETAC NA Annual Fall Meeting, Virtual, November 15 - 19, 2020.
Impact/Purpose:
The proliferation of plastics in marine and freshwater systems around the world has led to concerns for aquatic life and human health. Focused research efforts are needed to better understand the nature, severity, exposure, and effects of microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment to inform CWA regulatory programs and voluntary approaches for states and local governments to address aquatic trash and meet requests of government, business, media, academia, and other nonprofit sectors. Research needs include 1) establishing reliable and reproducible methods for microplastics collection, extraction, characterization, and quantification.
Description:
The proliferation of plastics in marine and freshwater systems around the world has led to concerns for aquatic life and human health. Focused research efforts are needed to better understand the nature, severity, exposure, and effects of microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment to inform CWA regulatory programs and voluntary approaches for states and local governments to address aquatic trash and meet requests of government, business, media, academia, and other nonprofit sectors. Research needs include 1) establishing reliable and reproducible methods for microplastics collection, extraction, characterization, and quantification.
