701-1351-00L Nanomaterials in the Environment
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | B. Nowack, T. Bucheli |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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701-1351-00 G | Nanomaterials in the Environment | 2 hrs |
| B. Nowack, T. Bucheli |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The lecture provides an overview on the behavior and effects of engineered nanomaterials in the environment as far as they are currently understood. The course will cover definitions, analysis, fate in technical and natural systems, effects (nano-ecotoxicology) and environmental risk assessment of nanomaterials. |
Objective | - Successful application of knowledge gained in the traditional disciplines of environmental sciences (e.g. biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry) to elucidate nanomaterial fate and behavior in the environment - Identify key parameters of nanomaterials that potentially influence their environmental fate and behavior - Get acquainted with the most common analytical tools for the quantification of nanomaterials in the environment - Critical assessment of current state of research in this juvenile field, including the sometimes controversial literature data |
Content | Topics - Definitions; nano-effects; engineered, natural and incidental nanoparticles - Sources and release; Material flow modeling - Analysis in environmental samples - Fate in technical systems: water treatment, waste incineration - Fate in the environment: water and soil - Effects: nano-ecotoxicology - Environmental risk assessment Group work Case studies about specific nanomaterials in environmental systems, topics will be provided Written report submitted and presentation at the end of the lecture |
Lecture notes | Handouts will be provided |
Literature | will be provided during lecture |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | B. Nowack, T. Bucheli |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
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Restrictions
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Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Environmental Sciences Master | Applications | W |