Sustainability Implications in Emerging Technology
- September 19, 2019
- 3:45 PM - 5:00 CST
- IES, Room 111
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Chris Wolff, cwolff1@luc.edu - Open to the public.
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Presented by:
Andrea Hicks
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Civil & Environmental EngineeringEngineered nanomaterials are prevalent in the world today. Their > 1-nanometer size enables additional functionalities not seen in bulk counterparts. At the same time, there is a cost to these materials in the environment. Life cycle assessment is a systematic tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of these now-ubiquitous materials holistically over their entire life. This assessment analyzes the impacts of two engineered nanomaterials commonly used in consumer products. The two case studies highlight the role of life cycle assessment and the application of citizen science in sustainable nanotechnology.