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Video of a black microplastic fiber melting when a flame-heated needle is brought close to it.
Figshare
2025
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.