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Basic Rules for Sampling and Preparation of Soil Samples for Microplastic Detection
Original title: Основные правила отбора и подготовки проб почв для детекции микропластика
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This Russian-language article describes best practices for collecting and preparing soil samples for microplastic analysis, covering sampling schemes, depth, quantity, and contamination prevention measures.
В статье представлены основные правила отбора и подготовки проб почв для детекции микропластика (МП). Описаны схемы, глубина отбора проб, количество и масса образцов почвы. Также описаны меры предотвращения фонового загрязнения образцов почв микропластиком.
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