About the Microplastics Course
Program Highlights
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Precision Characterization & Analytical Workflows
- Mastering the transition from environmental sampling to high-fidelity data
- Leveraging Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) and automated μ-Raman spectroscopy for sub-micron particle identification
- Implementing ISO/TC 61/SC 14 standards for global inter-laboratory reproducibility
Module 2: Ecotoxicology & The Human Health Frontier
- Assessing biological risk through the lens of bio-accumulation and translocation
- Utilizing Organ-on-a-Chip and 3D cell culture models to simulate MNP translocation across the human intestinal and blood-brain barriers
- Modeling the long-range transport and deposition of “invisible” microplastics in urban and polar regions
Module 3: Mitigation Engineering & Circular Economy Solutions
- Engineering a plastic-neutral future through innovation and remediation
- Designing for degradability—Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and cellulose-based structural alternatives with zero-microplastic footprint
- Assessing the commercial viability of PETase and microbial consortia for localized plastic waste neutralization
Tools, Techniques, or Platforms Covered
Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL)
automated μ-Raman spectroscopy
machine learning algorithms
Real-World Applications
- Apply Microplastics and Mitigation Science to Solutions skills directly to academic research, thesis work, and publications
- Build a professional portfolio showcasing practical environmental science competencies
- Solve industry-relevant problems using Microplastics and Mitigation Science to Solutions methodologies and tools
- Contribute to open-source projects and collaborative research in environmental science
- Prepare for competitive examinations, interviews, and professional certifications in environmental science
Who Should Attend & Prerequisites
- Industry-recognized e-Certification + e-Marksheet from NanoSchool
- Hands-on training with practical projects and industrial datasets
- Dedicated expert mentorship and doubt resolution
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