We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Top-down synthesis of luminescent microplastics and nanoplastics by incorporation of upconverting nanoparticles for environmental assessment
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers synthesized luminescent polyethylene microplastic and nanoplastic model particles using a top-down approach by incorporating upconverting nanoparticles, producing irregularly shaped particles similar to environmental samples that are trackable under 980 nm near-infrared irradiation for environmental assessment applications.
Polyethylene model particle is synthesized by a top-down approach with effective incorporation of upconverting nanoparticles. The particles with irregular shapes, similar to those found in the environment, are trackable under 980 nm irradiation.
More Papers Like This
Top-Down Synthesis of Luminescent Microplastics and Nanoplastics by Incorporation of Upconverting Nanoparticles for Environmental Assessment
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers incorporated lanthanide-based upconverting nanoparticles into bulk polyethylene to create luminescent microplastic and nanoplastic model particles that can be tracked under infrared light in biological and environmental samples. This provides an environmentally relevant tool for studying the movement and uptake of plastic particles through organisms.
Fabrication and characterization of (fluorescent) model nanoplastics for polymer specific detection
AI summary Read the abstract
Scientists developed fluorescently labeled model nanoplastics that mimic the properties of real plastic particles, enabling polymer-specific identification at very small scales. These standardized reference particles are a key research tool because nanoplastics are otherwise extremely difficult to detect and characterize in environmental samples.
Investigation of a method for fluorescently labeling polyethylene and polypropylene nanoplastic particles for biological impact assessment research.
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers created tiny particles of two common plastics, polyethylene and polypropylene, including versions aged with UV light, then tested a method to add fluorescent dye to them. The dye labeling stayed stable even after washing with solvents, offering a lab tool for future studies on how these plastic particles affect living cells or organisms.
Frontispiece: Photoluminescence‐Based Techniques for the Detection of Micro‐ and Nanoplastics
AI summary Read the abstract
This review article examines photoluminescence-based detection techniques for identifying micro- and nanoplastics in environmental samples. The paper discusses how fluorescence labeling, intrinsic plastic fluorescence, and surface-enhanced luminescence methods can be applied to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of plastic particle detection.
Synthesis of near-infrared-fluorophore-loaded microplastics with different compositions for in vivo tracking
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers synthesised fluorescent microplastic particles of different polymer types that can be tracked inside living animals using near-infrared imaging, creating a tool for studying how microplastics move through and accumulate within biological tissues. These model particles help researchers understand real-world microplastic behaviour inside organisms, which is critical for assessing health risks.
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.