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Micro- and nanoplastics in the environment: a comprehensive review on detection techniques

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Fabrício Aparecido dos Santos, Rafaela S. André, Augusto D. Alvarenga, Ana Laura Alves, Daniel S. Côrrea

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This review provides a comprehensive overview of detection techniques for micro- and nanoplastics in the environment. The methods covered include FT-IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopies, electroanalytical techniques, microfluidic systems, and advanced mass spectrometry approaches.

This review explores techniques used to identify micro- and nanoplastics, including FT-IR, Raman, fluorescence and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopies, electroanalytical techniques, microfluidic systems, and advanced mass spectrometry methods.

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