Nanoparticles in Groundwater

ISBN-13: 9783659432064 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 268 str.

Sara M. Mehrabi; William Milne-Home

Opis

While the countless advantages of rapidly-growing technology are widely appreciated, one has to admit many of its consequences are typically overlooked until "whistles are blown". Understanding the potential hazards of any new technology and having a risk assessment/risk management plan at hand would reduce lost time if/when a risk becomes reality. Nanotechnology has blown our minds away by offering solutions to many problems, however, the introduction of multitudes of engineered nanoparticles into the natural environment has formed a question in many minds: is it safe? Understanding the movement patterns of these particles in the subsurface, where they can potentially travel long distances, is key to assess the potential exposure of recipients. This study, goes hand-in-hand with toxicology studies performed on various nanomaterials in the recent years.

O autorze

Currently the Lead Hydrogeologist at COWI, Sara's versatile background in Natural Resources Engineering, Groundwater management, and Hydrogeological Modelling is key to successfully executing her part in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. Her work on groundwater transport modelling is the focus of this book.