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Video of a black microplastic fiber melting when a flame-heated needle is brought close to it.

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R. Keith Andringa (22486269), Nicholas A. Bruni (22486272), Jennifer A. Smith (7726103), Heather L. Prestridge (3338265), Ryan Thornton (22486275), Jacquelyn K. Grace (4687531)

Summary

This supplementary video demonstrates the flame-needle test for identifying microplastic fibers, showing a black microplastic fiber melting when a flame-heated needle is brought close to it.

Video of a black microplastic fiber melting when a flame-heated needle is brought close to it.

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