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Microplastic analysis in river samples using automatic preparation device and pyrolysis-GC/MS
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This study used an automated sample preparation device combined with pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (pyrolysis-GC/MS) to analyze microplastics in river water, streamlining what is typically a labor-intensive process. Automating microplastic analysis is important for increasing the volume and consistency of environmental monitoring data needed to track pollution trends and inform policy.
Microplastic analysis in river samples using automatic preparation device and pyrolysis-GC/MS
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