nanoplastics

Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles smaller than 1 micron, formed from the breakdown of larger plastic waste. Invisible to the naked eye, they spread through the environment and living organisms, posing a growing threat to human health and ecosystems.

All the articles in our blog about nanoplastics

Friday, August 15, 2025
Schaefer at the 17th Multinational Congress on Microscopy (17MCM) in Slovenia with the Nanos Bench-top SEM

Schaefer will participate in the 17th Multinational Congress on Microscopy (17MCM), which will be held from 7 to 12 September 2025 in Portorož, Slovenia.

In collaboration with Semplor, we will showcase ...

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Measuring Nanoplastics with TRPS: A Precise Approach to a Growing Concern

Nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than 1 micron—are a rapidly emerging environmental threat. Found in oceans, soil, air, and even the human brain, they originate from the breakdown of larger plastics and are increasingly linked to ecological and health risks.

Why It Matters...