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Microplastics reference materials: First commercial microplastic reference material from EUROqCHARM. Advancing environmental monitoring and research
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Researchers developed the first commercially available certified reference materials for microplastics, providing laboratories with standardized samples to validate analytical methods. Certified reference materials are essential for ensuring data comparability across research groups and regulatory monitoring programs.
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a global environmental concern, posing potential risks to human health and ecosystems. Accurate and reliable analytical methods are essential for assessing the extent, fate, and effects of microplastic contamination in the environment. Microplastics reference materials play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of analytical measurements, enabling researchers to confidently evaluate microplastic concentrations and compare results across studies. Chiron, a leading provider of microplastics reference materials, offers the first commercial microplastic refernce materials, a comprehensive range of neat microplastic particles and tablets covering a variety of commonly encountered microplastic polymers. These reference materials are rigorously characterized and validated to ensure their authenticity, size, and composition, providing researchers with the tools they need to confidently interpret their analytical data. This presentation will showcase Chiron's commitment to advancing environmental monitoring and research through the development of high-quality microplastics reference materials. We will discuss the production process, characterization methods, and validation procedures for our reference materials, highlighting their importance in ensuring reliable and comparable microplastic measurements. Also see: https://micro2024.sciencesconf.org/559705/document
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