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Fast identification of microplastics using thermal extractions methods

2018

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This paper presents a new fully automated system for the rapid identification and analysis of microplastics in environmental samples using thermal extraction methods. The system offers a streamlined approach to microplastic characterization compared to conventional time-consuming manual techniques.

A new and full automated system for the analysis of microplastics in environmental samples is presented.

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