Nanotechnology Consortia

Media

Research Objectives and Case Studies

TINE

Terrestrial

・ Understanding environmental fate and transformation of MNMs in terrestrial ecosystems

・ Case studies: Transformation in wastewater treatment plants; Life cycle assessment model of terrestrial effects

NanoBee

Aquatic

・ Understanding exposure, bioavailability, and toxicity of MNMs in aquatic ecosystems

・ Case studies: Transformations and novel methods for MNMs analysis in complex matrices

RAMNUC

Atmospheric, Indoor air

・ Understanding human toxicity of consumer product-incorporated MNMs

・ Case studies: Household sprays with zinc oxide and silver; Diesel fuel additives with cerium dioxide