New Measurement Method Offers Clearer Picture of Nanoplastic Risks
Micro- and nanoplastics are now popping up everywhere: in seawater, snow, food and even in our bodies. The very smallest particles, in particular, are difficult to measure, meaning we still know too little about their spread and associated risks. UvA chemist Maria Hayder and her colleagues have developed a new measurement method that maps nanoplastics in water and the environment much more accurately. On Wednesday, June 24, she will defend her Ph.D. dissertation on this resea
A novel measurement technique developed by University of Amsterdam chemist Maria Hayder and colleagues promises a more accurate assessment of nanoplastics in aquatic environments. Micro- and nanoplastics are increasingly found in various ecosystems and even within the human body, but their small size makes them difficult to quantify, hindering risk assessment. This new method aims to provide a clearer understanding of their prevalence and associated dangers. Hayder will defend her Ph.D. dissertation on this research on June 24. The development is a significant step towards better environmental monitoring and regulation of these pervasive pollutants. It addresses a critical gap in our knowledge about plastic pollution.
A more accurate method for measuring nanoplastics is crucial for understanding their environmental spread and assessing the associated health and ecological risks.
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