Environmental Science: Nano Blog

Environmental Science: Nano was delighted to sponsor poster prizes at the Nanosafety 2020 virtual conference, which took place online from the 5^th – 7^th October 2020.

The ES: Nano Poster Prize was awarded to Steffen Gottschling (Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien) for his work on ‘Differences in experts’ and laypersons’ sourcing when reading about a scientific conflict in nanosafety: an eye-tracking study’.

“The poster presented results from an eye-tracking study comparing the use of source information between laypersons and experts when confronted with a scientific conflict in nanosafety,” says Steffen. “The results of the study suggest that experts show a higher level of attention to and use of source information compared to laypersons. Therefore, we argue that science communication should provide laypersons with easily accessible source information to encourage its use on a regular basis and science education should convey source evaluation as an important aspect of science literacy.”

The second place prize was awarded to Tim Spannbrucker (Leibniz-Institut für umweltmedizinische Forschung) for his work: ‘Repetitive exposure to carbon nanoparticles induce cell cycle arrest, senescence and loss of gap junctional communication in lung epithelial cells’.

Congratulations to both Steffen and Tim!

NANOCON 2018 – 10th Anniversary International Conference on Nanomaterials – Research & Application
17th (10 a.m.) – 19th (1 p.m.) October 2018
Hotel Voronez I, Brno, Czech Republic, EU
https://www.nanocon.eu

Conference abstracts will be accepted into five themed sessions:

• Nanomaterials for Electronic, Magnetic and Optic Applications. Carbon Nanostructures, Quantum Dots.
• Industrial and Environmental Applications of Nanomaterials.
• Bionanotechnology, Nanomaterials in Medicine.
• Monitoring and Toxicity of Nanomaterials.
• Advanced Methods of Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials.

Highly ranked keynote and invited speakers already confirmed their attendance. The plenary lectures will be given by Prof. Dr. Paras N. Prasat (University at Buffalo, New York State, U.S.A.) focusing on photonics and biology to impact on energy and health care, and Prof. Dr. Antonio H. Castro Neto (National University of Singapore and Boston University/USA), one of the leading theorists in the study of graphene.

Confirmed speakers include also: Prof. Dr. Wilfried Vandervorst (IMEC, Leuven, Belgium), Prof. Dr. Andrei V. Kabashin(CNRS, Aix-Marseille University, France), Dr. Antonín Fejfar (Institute of Physics CAS, Prague, Czech Republic), Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Ernst (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf, Switzerland) and others. More on Invited speakers is available at the web page of the conference here.

Important deadlines:

• Abstract submission 31st August
• Registration 17th September

NanoTox 2018 – 9th International Conference on Nanotoxicology will take place this year between 18th-21st September 2018 at Dorint-Hotel Neuss, Germany. 

The special focus of NanoTox 2018 will be “New tools in risk assessment of nanomaterials” such as read-across, grouping and categorization. This event will offer a platform for all interested scientists, industry partners and regulatory bodies to discuss the latest results and developments in nanosafety research.

The full list of plenary speakers is available on the conference website including the portal to submit posters and register before the deadline below.

Key deadlines: 

Last Minute Poster Submissions 29 June 2018

Early Bird Registration 20 July 2018

Appearance in the list of participants 31 August 2018

The 1st Pan American Congress of Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications to Shape the Future​ (Pannano-2017) is taking place in Guarujá, Brazil on 27th – 30th November 2017. This conference will provide a venue for understanding nanotechnology and nanoparticles behavior in biological, chemical and environmental systems with the purpose to develop useful and sustainable applications of nanotechnologies throughout the Pan-American region. This conference will be the single best opportunity to reach the largest assemblage of participants from all over the globe. Learn more about Nanotechnology and nanomaterials, networking and build relationships and partnerships in the field.

The conference has a wide range of themes, including:

• Biological-nano interations
• Chemical-nano interactions
• Ecological-nano interactions
• Nanomanufacturing
• Nanoinformatics and Modeling
• Sustainability
• Education and entrepreneurship

Keynote speakers include Environmental Science: Nano Editor-in-Chief, Vicki Grassian (University of California San Diego, USA) and Associate Editor, Greg Lowry (Carnegie Mellon University, USA), as well as Mike Roco, Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Nelson Durán and Marcelo J. Kogan.

Key Dates:

Early Bird Registration: 1st September 2017

Abstract Submission: 30th September 2017

The 8th International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health will be taking place in Elsinore, Denmark on 29th May to 1st June 2017

The aim of the NanOEH Conference 2017 is to provide a platform for presentation of the current knowledge on nanosafety in the working environment as well as in the general environment and of the current state of the art for strategies for exposure assessment, hazard evaluation and risk assessment. The theme of this years conference is ‘Closing the gaps in nanosafety’. It is set to have a great program, including: keynote speakers, thematic sessions, oral sessions, and poster sessions. In addition there will be a special initiative for early career researchers including an Early Career Researcher Award.

Early Bird registration Deadline is 23rd April, so register now to avoid disappointment!

The 25th Japan Society for Environmental Chemistry Annual Meeting was held in Niigata, Japan on 8-10 June 2016.

During the award ceremony Hiromitsu Urakami from the Royal Society of Chemistry presented several certificates to poster prize winners on behalf of our environmental science journals.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Environmental Science: Nano winner:

Kosuke Tanaka, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

Poster title: Concentration of persistent organic pollutants in microplastics from marine surface water and evaluation of the risk of ingestion by marine organisms

And the winners for the Environmental Science: Process & Impacts and Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology poster prizes were Tomohiko Nakano and Suzumi Nishimura. More details can be found on our  ES: Processes & Impacts and ES:Water blogs.

We are pleased to announce that registration and abstract submission for the 2016 International Conference on the Environmental Effects of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials (ICEENN) is now open.

This marks the 11th year of the ICEENN, which  will take place August 14-18th 2016 in Golden, Colorado (USA). The abstract submission deadline is April 18th. To find out more about the meeting, register, submit an abstract, and book accommodation and social activities please visit the conference website.

This conference brings together participants from academia, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to present and discuss current research findings on environmental health and safety aspects of nanotechnology.

The conference format is that of plenary oral presentations and poster sessions.  Sessions are planned to cover topics that include:

• Advancements in nanomaterial analysis methods
• Surface chemistry of nanomaterials in complex matrices
• Release from consumer products and environmental fate
• In vivo and in vitro toxicology of nanomaterials
• Applications of nanomaterials in environment and health
• Environmental issues of production-scale nanotech
• Social and regulatory considerations of nanotechnology

A 2-day pre-conference workshop on nanoparticle characterization will precede the meeting. A number of social activities are planned. Updates to the website will be posted regularly. August is prime tourism season in Colorado so we strongly encourage you to book your accommodation early.

We look forward to welcoming you in Golden for the 2016 ICEENN!

The SNO Emerging Investigator gives recognition to emerging scientists and engineers working in the area of Sustainable Nanotechnology. Given the high quality of the nominations received, this year we made an exception with two winners being presented with the prize, each receiving US$1500.

Environmental Science: Nano is pleased to announce the recipients of this honour are Professors Navid Saleh and John Fortner.

The picture shows Navid Saleh (SNO2015 Winner, University of Texas at Austin), Sarah Ruthven (Executive Editor, Environmental Science: Nano) and John Fortner (SNO2015 Winner, Washington University in Saint Louis)

Dr. Navid Saleh, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Saleh’s research focuses on both the environmental applications and implications of nanomaterials. He has recently made a breakthrough by successfully up-converting microwave radiation to ultra-violet energy using novel metal-oxide/nanotube nanohybrids materials. In addition, his group has enumerated the mechanisms of heteroaggregation in fresh and saline water environments under a wide range of environmental conditions. He has also developed nanomaterial characterisation techniques in complex biological fluids that enabled discerning the underlying mechanisms of nanotoxicity.

Besides his outstanding scientific contributions, Dr. Saleh is a model mentor and advocate for students. His research provides an excellent platform for engaging students and stimulating awareness of nanotechnology and related advancements and challenges in the field. Students on many levels are afforded opportunities to engage in nanotechnology research including graduate, undergraduate and high school students. He has developed nanotechnology education programs at the undergraduate level using problem-based pedagogical techniques.

Editor-in-Chief Vicki Grassian says that Professor Saleh was selected “because of his pioneering research contributions and his commitment to educating and engaging students in the field of sustainable nanotechnology.”

Dr. John Fortner, Assistant Professor, Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Fortner’s research focuses on a combination of nanomaterial design, synthesis, and applications.  He developed many applications with nanomaterials, including heavy metal sorption, separation and sensing in water, carbon dioxide capture, and photocatalysts for hydrogen production. As an independent investigator, he has received numerous awards including a prestigious US-National Science Foundation CAREER award.

Besides his outstanding scientific contributions, Dr. Fortner is also a leader training the next generation of scientists and engineers in the field of sustainable nanotechnology. As an Assistant Professor, he has mentored nearly 30 undergraduates students. He has also played a substantial role in the professional community as well. For example he served as session organizer at the 2015 Environmental Nanotechnology Gordon Research Conference, at the 2015 Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology and the 2014 Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization meeting.

Editor-in-Chief Vicki Grassian says that Dr. Fortner was selected because of “his excellence in research in sustainable nanotechnology and his commitment to mentoring students at all levels.”

Many congratulations from the Environmental Science: Nano team!