Single particle ICP-MS applications in nanomaterial safety
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Birmingham
Department Name: Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences
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| Eugenia Valsami-Jones (Primary Supervisor) |
| Description | The density and determination of multiple element nanoparticles using spICP-MS which allows for greater range of particles analysed using spspICP-MS. Preliminary results in single cell ICP-MS starting with experiments to determine if plants can be analysed and to be continued throughout the next year. Plants have been analysed in partnership with Nottingham University. Intrinsic metal content of multiple cell lines has been developed and experiments on the uptake of nanoparticles within Daphnia has been completed with results written up and in the process of publication |
| Exploitation Route | Single cell ICP-MS is a new technology that needs further development, by developing the technique my work is demonstrating the wide range and capabilities the techniques have. In the wider community the applications in Environmental and biological sciences is potentially large as the increased sensitivity of an ICP-MS over other techniques allows for new avenues of research and development to occur. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Chemicals Electronics Environment Healthcare Leisure Activities including Sports Recreation and Tourism Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |