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Optimizing the Workflow for FTIR Microspectroscopy of Microplastics Present in Environmental Samples
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This paper optimized the analytical workflow for Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy applied to microplastic particles in environmental samples, addressing challenges of sample preparation, particle identification, and data processing. Improved FTIR workflows are essential for generating reliable, comparable microplastic data across different laboratories and environments.
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