Two-day workshop on microplastic pollution next month

Visakhapatnam: A SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration)-supported workshop on ‘PFAS and microplastic pollution: from advanced analytical techniques and innovative remediation strategies to policy-making’ is scheduled for December.

The two-day workshop, commencing on December 1, aims to address growing environmental and human health concerns associated with microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as persistent emerging contaminants.

It will also showcase advanced analytical techniques and innovative remediation strategies to promote interdisciplinary research and bring together scientists, researchers, students, policymakers and industry professionals to strengthen national and international collaboration. The core themes of the event will cover the occurrence, fate and toxicological studies of PFAS and microplastics, advanced analytical techniques for their analysis, remediation and destruction technologies, and policy-making.

The workshop is jointly organised by department of chemistry at GITAM School of Science and the University of Montreal, Environment and Climate Change Canada.

School of Science director Chandu Kavitha, chemistry department head NVS Venugopal and convener Manor PR unveiled the workshop poster. Interested participants can register on or before November 13 for the event. Further details can be accessed by mailing to: [email protected] or contacting 9207979539.

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