COURSES

Goals

Objectives: - to ensure safe handling of nanomaterials, - to open up new areas of development of techniques for the removal of nanoparticles from the atmosphere and prevention of release upon mechanical and thermal treatment of materials. Competences: - ability to identify different sources of air pollution with nanoparticles, - ability to conduct activities for improvement of working conditions and environmental protection.

Curriculum

- Origins of nanoparticles in atmosphere and their specific properties. - Methods for detection of nanoparticles in atmosphere, entering paths into organism and influence on health, and techniques for removal of nanoparticles from atmosphere. - Identification of acute and chronic sources of pollution by nanoparticles, the difference between the atmospheric particles in micron size (PM10, PM2.5) and nanoparticles. - Relevant regulations in preparation, recommendations for safe handling of nanomaterials and the criteria for assessing the risks during production of nanomaterials and their use. - Measurements in a real environment, which will be agreed upon, and preparation of the analysis report.