Nanoplastic
In the Nanoplastic Lab Turku, we study the occurrence of nanoplastics in aquatic environments, particularly in the Archipelago Sea. Additionally, we investigate the spread of nanoplastics as a global phenomenon by collecting water samples from the oceans as well.
The Nanoplastics Lab Turku is part of the Turku Biodiversity Unit and the Archipelago Research Institute Seili.
Nanoplastics are environmental pollutants smaller than microplastics. The extent and severity of nanoplastic pollution are still largely unknown. Nanoplastic Lab Turku is conducting precise measurements to provide reliable data that can be used to assess the potential threat nanoplastics pose to both the environment and human health.
Updates
15.11.2024
Stories from nanoplastic research A post about our research has just been published on the Sakari Alhopuro Foundation’s blog! Yle’s Puoli seitsemän visited our...
14.11.2024
Expedition to Svalbard Arto Hiltunen participated in a research expedition from August 29 to September 11, 2024, which started in Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway)...
28.10.2024
Climate Awareness Weekend Sail The Nanoplastics Laboratory participated in the Climate and Environmental Sailing event organized by the Sail Trainees of Finland (Snupu) from...