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SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: A STATE-OF-THE-SCIENCE REVIEW
Citation:
VARNER, K. E. SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: A STATE-OF-THE-SCIENCE REVIEW. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-08/098 (NTIS PB2009-113239), 2008.
Impact/Purpose:
This report summarizes the key characteristics that must be considered when collecting and analyzing samples in various environmental media. Based on results of the literature review, and personal communication with researchers, typical analytical methods and techniques that are currently used for nanomaterials are identified and briefly discussed. the purpose of this initial effort is to identify and assess currently-available sampling and analysis methods for nanomaterials. This report focuses on soil, sediment, and groundwater environmental sampling.
Description:
This state-of-the-science review was undertaken to identify and assess currently available sampling and analysis methods to identify and quantify the occurrence of nanomaterials in the environment. The environmental and human health risks associated with nanomaterials are largely unknown, and methods needed to monitor the environmental occurrence of nanomaterials are very limited or nonexistent. Because this research is current and ongoing, much of the applicable information is found in gray literature.