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Detection Methods
Nanoplastics
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Chemical heterogeneity observed in the development of photo-oxidized PET micro- and nanoparticle weathered controls
Environmental Science Nano
2025
John M. Pettibone,
Song Syun Jhang,
Song Syun Jhang,
Eric Windsor,
Tae Joon Cho,
Thomas P. Forbes,
Yu-Chieh Kuo,
Li‐Piin Sung,
Justin M. Gorham
Summary
Researchers developed UV-weathered micro- and nanoplastic reference controls from PET by photo-oxidation, characterizing chemical heterogeneity in the weathered particles to address challenges in accurately identifying and comparing aged plastic materials in environmental samples.
Polymers
Development of UV-weathered micro- and nanoplastic controls for overcoming challenges associated with accurate chemical identification.