Marine Microplastics: from the anthropogenic litter to the plastisphere 1200-3MON22Z

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.