ANDROMEDA
A JPI Oceans Microplastics Research Project
Andromeda is a research project developing analysis techniques for quantifying nanoplastics + microplastics and their degradation in the marine environment.
Andromeda is one of six approved projects following the 2019 JPI Oceans 2nd Transnational Call for research on microplastics in the marine environment. Learn more about our research below or catch up on the latest news via our news page or Twitter @andromeda_EU.
Our Research
The JPI Oceans-funded ANDROMEDA project brings together a multidisciplinary consortium of 15 international partners to improve the quantification of nanoplastics and microplastics in our oceans and seas. ANDROMEDA will develop new sampling and advanced analysis methodologies that focus on smaller microplastic (< 10 μm) and nanoplastic (<0.2μm) particles to enable improved risk assessment of plastic pollution, along with in situ techniques and cost-effective measurement methods for improving the efficacy and efficiency of microplastic monitoring.
Objectives
The primary objectives of ANDROMEDA are:
Development of an instrument platform for in situ and cost-effective analysis of microplastics
The advanced characterisation of nanoplastics and microplastic materials and for accelerated microplastic degradation, and
The characterisation of microplastic degradation.
Our Consortium
ANDROMEDA brings together 15 expert partners from nine countries to reach a common goal. Learn more about our international consortium of researchers from the EU and Canada below.