Division/Committee: [COLL] Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry

The goal of this session is to provide a forum for scientific and technical exchanges for researchers to discuss recent advances in the development of advanced nanomaterials, surfaces and interfaces enabling the development of next generation technologies for the detection and treatment of emerging environmental contaminants; such as such as pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting chemicals, personal care products, and per/poly-fluorinated substances (PFAS). The session invites contributions highlighting fundamental and practical research on topics including but not limited to: (1) experimental and theoretical studies of molecular-level interactions at the surface of nanoscale materials with environmental contaminants; (2) the design, development and integration of nanomaterials in sensors and low cost systems for contaminant detection and removal; (3) nanomaterials-based water treatment and sensing systems and their field deployment. Emphasis will also be placed on the translational aspects of technologies incorporating nanoscale materials for field monitoring, validation and implementation in the environmental sector. The section welcomes scientists from different fields (materials science and nanoscience, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, environmental science and engineering, computational physics, etc.) to discuss the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in this exciting area of research.

Emanuela Andreescu

Clarkson University

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