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OSWE OSW R ER Nanotechnology Activities Nanotechnology Activities

Nanotechnology and OSWER: New Opportunities and Challenge

July 13, 2006

Marti Otto

Technology Information and Field Services Division Office of Superfund Remediation and Technolog Innovation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Otto.martha@epa.gov

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OSWE OSW R Update ER Update

Potential implications of nanotechnology Applications for site remediation October 2005 Workshop Outreach and Publications

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Session 7: Panel Discussion

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NANOTECHNOLOGY AND OSWER New opportunities and challenges July 12-13, 2006 Washington DC 235

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Potential applications include in situ injection of nanoscale zero- valent iron particles into source areas of groundwater contamination Contaminants

• Chlorinated hydrocarbons
• Metals
• Pesticides

Over 15 field scale studies

Nanotechnology for Site Remediation Nanotechnology for Site Remediation

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Nano Iron Slurry Nano Iron Slurry

Wei Xian Zhang, Lehigh University

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Session 7: Panel Discussion

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Workshop on Nanotechnology Workshop on Nanotechnology for Site Remediation for Site Remediation

Held October 20-21, 2005 Purpose: Present latest research results Conduct breakout sessions to discuss issues and develop recommendations Stimulate increased collaboration Proceedings and presentations: http://www.frtr.gov/hotnew.htm

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Outreach and Publications Outreach and Publications

Issues area on CLU-IN website:

http://clu-in.org/nano

Workshop and Symposium proceedings Upcoming products on the use

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remediation: Database of site work Fact sheet

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Session 7: Panel Discussion

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NANOTECHNOLOGY AND OSWER New opportunities and challenges July 12-13, 2006 Washington DC 237