3rd Webinar of Toxics: Microplastics Distribution, Fate and Effects on the Environment (14 January 2021, 15:30pm CET)
Microplastics, defined as plastic particles >5 mm in diameter, include primary microplastics, which have small sizes for use in plastic production, cleaning, and cosmetic or medical products, and secondary microplastics, which result from the fragmentation of larger items in the environment. After a decade of intense research efforts in this field, numerous studies have shown the widespread distribution of microplastics over the planet and their effects on ecosystems. However, there is still a general lack of understanding on several aspects that need to be addressed, such as the incorporation of microplastics and associated pollutants into food webs.
This webinar will discuss some of the current challenges in microplastic research, aiming to contribute to the development of strategies for assessing the distribution, fate, and effects of microplastics in ecosystems and, ultimately, to achieve sustainable development goals.
Date: 14 January 2021
Time: 15:30pm (CET) | 9:30 am (EDT) | 22:30 pm (CST Asia)
Webinar ID: 860 7927 9263
Register for free here: https://toxics-3.sciforum.net/
Chair:
|
|
Prof. Dr. Juan Bellas The Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO), Spain Editorial Board Member of Toxics Interests: marine pollution; ecotoxicology; marine ecology; marine larval biology; biomarkers; bioassays |
Speakers
|
|
Prof. Dr. Roberta Bettinetti University of Insubria, Italy Presentation: "Microplastics in Freshwater Environments” |
|
|
Prof. Dr. José Manuel Andrade-Garda University of A Coruña, Spain Presentation: "Some Hints to Measure Microplastics by Mid-IR Spectrometry” |
|
|
Prof. Dr. Ad M.J. Ragas Institute of Water and Wetland Research, The Netherlands Open University, The Netherlands Presentation: "Modelling Microplastics: From Sources to Effects” |
For any further inquiries about the webinar, please send an email to toxics@mdpi.com.