Airborne particulate matter is found throughout the environment and can have potentially far-reaching effects.
Particulate matter can be natural, but can also come from anthropogenic sources (e.g. pollutants from transport, construction or industrial processes). Its effects often depend on where it is found: in the upper atmosphere, it can affect the formation of clouds, with implications for the climate, whereas in the lower atmosphere it is more likely to have negative health consequences for humans, either via inhalation or through the consumption of foods that have absorbed it.
In this webinar, the speakers will discuss how scanning electron microscopy (SEM) can help characterize airborne particulate matter -- and how that information is used and interpreted. Speakers will consider both the shape and composition of particulates, enabling a more comprehensive assessment than using size only. These issues will be addressed in the context of three topics: the capture and study of airborne particulates and their role in the climate; sources of particulate matter and their health implications; and plant uptake of particulates and downstream food effects.
In this webinar, you will learn how:
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Language:English
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Dr Matt Hiscock is the MAG Head of Product Science at Oxford Instruments and holds an MSci in geology from the University of Br...
Dr Louise Hughes is the Business Manager for EBSD, FIB and Life Sciences at Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis. Prior to this she ...
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