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Identification of microplastic fibres released from COVID-19 test swabs with Raman imaging
Environmental Sciences Europe
2023
19 citations
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Cheng Fang,
Yunlong Luo,
Clarence Chuah,
Ravi Naidu
Summary
Researchers used Raman imaging to identify microplastic fibers released from COVID-19 nasal test swabs, confirming that these widely used medical devices shed plastic particles. While the abstract provides limited detail, the study adds to growing evidence that disposable medical products are a source of microplastic contamination, particularly concerning given that test swabs are inserted directly into the body.
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12302-023-00737-0.