What’s less certain is the effect of these nanomaterials on the environment as these goods decompose in landfills.
These days, “nanomaterials” — extremely tiny materials — are found in many consumer goods. Dr. Adam Wanekaya, associate professor of chemistry, has researched nanomaterials since his days as a doctoral student in the early 2000s.
This year, two Missouri State professors were awarded fellowships through the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.