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Comparative microplastic analysis in urban waters using μ-FTIR and Py-GC-MS: A case study in Amsterdam
Environmental Pollution2024
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M.H. Lamoree,
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Martin Brits,
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M.H. Lamoree,
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
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D. Vethaak,
Feride Öykü Sefiloğlu,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
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Martin Brits,
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Martin J. M. van Velzen,
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D. Vethaak,
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Martin Brits,
Johnny Gaspéri,
D. Vethaak,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin Brits,
D. Vethaak,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin Brits,
Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Rachid Dris,
Martin Brits,
Rachid Dris,
Feride Öykü Sefiloğlu,
M.H. Lamoree,
Martin Brits,
Martin Brits,
Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin Brits,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin Brits,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Feride Öykü Sefiloğlu,
D. Vethaak,
Rachid Dris,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Rachid Dris,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Rachid Dris,
Rachid Dris,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Martin Brits,
Rachid Dris,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
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Martin J. M. van Velzen,
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D. Vethaak,
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Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Martin J. M. van Velzen,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Rachid Dris,
Rachid Dris,
M.H. Lamoree,
Rachid Dris,
M.H. Lamoree,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Feride Öykü Sefiloğlu,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Feride Öykü Sefiloğlu,
Rachid Dris,
Quinn Groenewoud,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
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Rachid Dris,
M.H. Lamoree,
Rachid Dris,
M.H. Lamoree,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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D. Vethaak,
M.H. Lamoree,
M.H. Lamoree,
Rachid Dris,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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M.H. Lamoree,
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Johnny Gaspéri,
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D. Vethaak,
Johnny Gaspéri,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Rachid Dris,
Rachid Dris,
M.H. Lamoree,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Martin Brits,
Martin Brits,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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M.H. Lamoree,
Johnny Gaspéri,
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Rachid Dris,
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M.H. Lamoree,
M.H. Lamoree,
Cleo Ninja Stratmann
Summary
Researchers compared two analytical methods for measuring microplastics in Amsterdam's canal water and found good agreement between them, with concentrations ranging from 16 to 107 particles per cubic meter. Microplastic levels were higher in the city center than in suburban areas, and seasonal differences were observed, providing a clearer picture of urban freshwater contamination that can ultimately reach drinking water sources.
Study Type
Environmental
The contamination of freshwater with microplastics (MPs) has been established globally. While the analysis of MPs has predominantly involved spectroscopic methods for revealing particle numbers, the potential of employing spectroscopy for mass estimation has been underutilized. Consequently, there is a need to enhance our understanding of the mass loads of MPs and ensure the complementarity and comparability of various techniques for accurate quantification. This study presents the first comparative results on urban water samples using micro Fourier-transform infrared (μ-FTIR) imaging and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) to identify and quantify MPs in both particle numbers and mass concentration. Two sampling campaigns in summer and winter were conducted at 11 locations within the Amsterdam canal network. An advanced in-situ volume-reducing sampling pump was employed to collect MPs from the surface water within the size fraction of 10-300 μm. The analysis revealed MP concentrations within the range of 16-107 MP/m, estimated to be 2.0-789 μg/m by μ-FTIR imaging and 8.5-754 μg/m by Py-GC-MS. The results of the two analysis techniques showed good comparability in terms of the general trends of MP abundances, with variations in polymer compositions due to the inherent inter-methodological differences. Elevated MP concentrations were observed in the city center compared to the suburban areas. In addition, seasonal differences in MP abundances were noted at the locations with high human activity.