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Particle size analysis, quantification and identification of microplastics in selected consumer products: A critical comparison of methods and analytical techniques
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This Brunel University doctoral thesis developed and compared multiple analytical methods for particle size analysis, quantification, and polymer identification of microplastics in consumer products. The work establishes a critical, systematic comparison of techniques to support standardized microplastic analysis across different sample types and product categories.
This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University London
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