NANO-CARRIERS

Microplastics have been the subject of increasing focus over the last decade since they have been found in virtually all waters and oceans around the globe. While rivers are assumed to be a major contributor of microplastic pollution to the marine environment, urban wastewater treatment plants (UWTPs) are expected to be a significant emission source of not only microplastic particles but also of the less studied nano-size plastic to freshwaters. The NANO-CARRIERS project aims through an inter-disciplinary approach at developing new understanding of the risk posed emission of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) into aquatic ecosystems in the context of emission and spread of chemical additives, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and antibiotic resistance genes through laboratory experiments, field measurements and focused case studies.