The purpose of this symposium is to present and discuss technical issues relevant to nanotechnology and waste management practices with a primary focus on the life cycle of nanomaterials and policy issues. Topics of discussion may include:
- Overview of Nanotechnology and the Environment
- Life Cycle of Nanomaterials
- Potential Toxicity of Nanomaterials
- Detection and Characterization of the Nanomaterials in the Environment
- Fate and Transport of Nanomaterials in the Environment
- Waste Management of Nanomaterials
- Review of Regulations, Positions, Policies, and Actions for Nanomaterials
- Panel Discussion on Policy
The symposium will be composed of experts, researchers, and industry representatives as well as representatives from EPA's offices and other federal agencies or offices.
For general information contact Gloria Vaughn
by telephone at 202-566-2030
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