Marine Microplastics: from the anthropogenic litter to the plastisphere

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Basic introduction for people interested in ocean science and environmental protection who want to enlarge their knowledge about the currently investigated topic of marine microplastics.

mieszany: w sali i zdalnie

Interdisciplinary lecture addressed to the participants with different background: chemistry, physics, biology, human science, etc. Provides an introduction to the marine microplastics and presents the scientific state-of-art in this domain.

The aim of this lecture is to present in a systematic way the knowledge about marine microplastics. It consists of five meetings, each dedicated to one subject:

1. Marine Microplastics: general introduction

2. Marine Microplastics: facts and myths (chemical basics)

3. a) MMs characterization techniques: description of methods (Raman

spectroscopy)

b) At high seas: selected results from field studies

4. a) Ecotoxicology: MMs, POPs, nanoparticles

b) Welcome on a Plastisphere

5. a) The civil science: contribution to the sea protection and

science engagement case study

b) Green chemistry: sustainable materials

c) Art + Conclusions, papers presentations

Alternatively, the lecture will provide a general introduction, and the laboratory workshop will present the FTIR and Raman spectroscopy of MMs. The program depends on the number of students in the group and their general knowledge about the topic.

It is possible to choose the polish language and English slides.

The oral presentation of the selected scientific article and short quiz. All details to be given and clarified at the first lecture.