Degradation of non-phthalate plasticisers in soils by liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass accuracy spectrometry: A comparison with sterile soil

Kinetics of Plasticiser Release and Degradation in Soils

Influence of soil types defined by soil genesis on the qualitative and quantitative detection of microplastics in soil by mid-infrared spectroscopy

Review of microplastics in soils: state-of-the-art occurrence, transport, and investigation methods

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This review synthesizes sampling, pretreatment, and analytical methods for detecting microplastics in soil environments, noting that research has largely focused on contamination levels rather than behavioral dynamics and ecological impacts. The authors call for standardized testing protocols and predictive behavior models as microplastic accumulation in agricultural soils increasingly threatens food safety and ecosystem health.

Microplastics and Synthetic Polymers in Agricultural Soils: Biodegradation, Analytical Methods and Their Impact on Environment

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Microplastics and synthetic polymers are emerging contaminants in agricultural soils that resist biodegradation and threaten soil health and food safety. Standardizing analytical methods for detecting these pollutants in soil is essential for assessing their environmental impact and developing effective remediation strategies.

Laser Ablation-Proton Transfer Reaction-Mass Spectrometry (LA-PTR-MS): A Gas-Phase Detection Method for Microplastics Content in Soil Based on Laser Ablation Mass Spectrometry under Small Sample Sizes

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A new laser ablation–proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry method was developed to rapidly detect and quantify PBAT and polystyrene microplastics in soil using diagnostic volatile markers, achieving R² values above 0.994 with small sample sizes and outperforming full-spectrum machine learning models. This approach addresses a critical gap in soil microplastic monitoring by enabling real-time, sensitive detection without the labor-intensive sample preparation required by conventional techniques.