Operational Unit
Microplastics & Nano-Particle Extraction Chemistry Unit
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Develops and deploys analytical methods for microplastic and nano-particle detection, quantification, and characterization across environmental and biological matrices, supporting the Foundation's ocean health and toxicology programs.
Doctrine
GESAMP Microplastics Monitoring Guidelines · ISO Nano-Particle Characterization Standards
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Microplastic extraction and identification from water, sediment, and tissue
Nano-particle synthesis and characterization for remediation applications
Polymer type identification via FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Microplastic abundance quantification and size distribution analysis
Nano-particle environmental fate and biological uptake studies
Remediation technology development for microplastic removal
Division III
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering