WP H: PRODUCTION
Production of various ENPs of different coating and/or charge and subsequent characterisation
WP A: APPLICATION
Disposal of
SiO2NP i
into lubrication-oil, characterisation and technical check
WP K: COORDINATION
Coordination of the consortium
Development of design criteria
Comparison and assessment of short- and long-term test results
Comparison and assessment with OECD requirements
WP E: EXPOSITION
Analysis of the market and potential applications
Life cycle analysis and dispersion- and transport modeling
Identification of the risk profile
WP V: FATE
Detection of ENPs in different environmental media
Modelling of interaction and transport in environmental media
Medium- and long-term stability of ENPs in soil
Quantification of selected ENPs in organisms
WP U1: WATERS
Characterisation and stability of ENPs in aqueous medium
Transport of ENPs in sandy sediments
Aquatic test systems
Agglomeration of ENPs and dissolved organic matter
WP U2: SOIL
Characterisation and stability of ENPs in soil
Transport of ENPs in soil
Terrestrial test systems
WP L: LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Installation, maintenance and periodic sampling in long-term test systems
Identification of early warning indicators and ROS –formation of ENPs
Performance of long- and short-term eco- toxicity test systems