We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
A low-cost measurement system for microplastic detection in marine environment: A proof of concept
AI summary Read the abstract
This proof-of-concept study describes a compact, low-cost microplastic detection system for marine environments, built from a 2.4-inch LCD panel, a digital microscope, and a single-board computer. The system measures transmitted light from plastic particles to enable identification and sizing of microplastic fragments without expensive laboratory equipment. Results demonstrate the feasibility of affordable, portable instrumentation for field-deployable microplastic monitoring in marine settings.
Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic debris that are released into the environment. They result from the direct release of plastic commercial products and the breakdown of larger items. They can represent a serious issue for the marine ecosystem, since they can be ingested by marine life and wind up in our food chain. The aim of this research activity is the development of a compact and low-cost measurement system for microplastic identification in marine environment. The proposed system employs a 2.4-inch liquid-crystal display (LCD) panel and a digital microscope, which are connected to a single-board computer. The system is capable of measuring the transmitted light from the plastic samples for their identification and classification. This device has been validated considering different plastic materials (e.g., polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, and polyethylene) and additional organic samples coming from algae. The obtained results are promising for further research development.
More Papers Like This
Microplastic identification in marine environments: A low-cost and effective approach based on transmitted light measurements
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers designed a low-cost microplastic detection system using a standard LCD panel and a digital USB microscope to measure transmitted light through seawater samples. The compact system demonstrated effective detection and quantification of microplastics without the need for expensive laboratory instrumentation.
Low-Cost Optical Detection of Microplastics in Water Using UV-Induced Fluorescence and Photodiode Sensing
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers built a low-cost microplastic detection system pairing UV light with a photodiode sensor and Arduino-driven LCD readout, demonstrating that fluorescence and light-scattering differences between clean and contaminated water samples are sufficient to detect microplastics in the field without laboratory equipment.
Low-Cost Optical Detection of Microplastics in Water Using UV-Induced Fluorescence and Photodiode Sensing
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers built a low-cost microplastic detection system pairing UV light with a photodiode sensor and Arduino-driven LCD readout, demonstrating that fluorescence and light-scattering differences between clean and contaminated water samples are sufficient to detect microplastics in the field without laboratory equipment.
Quantification of Very Low Concentrations of Colloids with Light Scattering Applied to Micro(Nano)Plastics in Seawater
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers evaluated static and dynamic light scattering techniques for detecting and quantifying colloidal microplastic and nanoplastic particles (0.1-0.8 micron diameter) at very low concentrations in marine water, demonstrating their potential as rapid, non-destructive monitoring tools.
Smart Portable Sensor System for Microplastic Detection in Water
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers built a low-cost portable device that uses a light sensor to detect microplastics in water, showing results on a small screen and indicator lights. In tests with water samples containing different contamination levels, the device responded quickly and accurately classified the level of contamination.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.