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Disposable Face Masks: Analysis of the Release of Synthetic Micro and Nano Particles and Chemical Contaminants – Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Summary
This is a conference abstract examining whether disposable face masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic release synthetic micro- and nanoplastic particles and chemical contaminants into the environment. It was presented at the 2021 International Symposium on Plastic Pollution.
This book presents the abstracts of the papers presented to the International Symposium on Plastic Pollution held on 28th and 29th October 2021 with the theme of Removal, Analysis, and Risk Assessment of Microplastics. The symposium was organized by the University of Seoul & Hanyang University, South Korea with the support of the Ministry of Environment & KEITI, South Korea. Symposium Title: 1st International Symposium on Plastic PollutionTheme: Removal, Analysis, and Risk Assessment of MicroplasticsSymposium Date: 28–29 October 2021Symposium Location: Online & Offline (Maison Glad Jeju Island, South Korea)Symposium Organizer: Post Plastic, a specialized program of the Graduate School, University of Seoul, South KoreaCo-organizer: Hanyang University, South KoreaSymposium Sponsors: Ministry of Environment & KEITI, South Korea