Micro and Nano Particles: Characterization, Evolution, & Impact


  • Date
    December 3, 2019
  • Time
    8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET - Duration: 60 Minutes

Date : December 3, 2019
Time : 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET - Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Overview

    Nanomaterials and microplastics are not new to us. Nanomaterials, chemical structures with at least one dimension of 1 to 100 nanometers, are produced through natural processes such as volcanic eruptions as well as through manufacturing for the past several decades. Microplastics are nearly all manmade material, plastic particles less than five millimeters in length. Although the benefits of plastics and nanotechnology are undeniable, there are mounting concerns over the potential negative impact they may pose to human and environmental health. Usage guidance and regulatory standards are evolving as these materials continue to be present in every day products. An overview of sources, contamination, and impacts of nanomaterials and microplastics as well as best practices for their analysis will be discussed.

    Sponsored by:


    PerkinElmer

  • Speakers

    Dr. Ruth Merrifield
    Field Application Scientist,
    PerkinElmer

    Ian Robertson
    Senior Applications Scientist,
    PerkinElmer
    Jeff Huber
    Contributing Editor
    C&EN Media Group