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ClearIdentifying microplastic contamination in drinking water: analysis and evaluation using spectroscopic methods
Researchers developed analytical methods to identify and quantify microplastic contamination in drinking water, evaluating extraction efficiency and detection accuracy across different water types and plastic particle sizes. The study assessed health implications based on measured plastic loads in treated water.
What determines accuracy of chemical identification when using microspectroscopy for the analysis of microplastics?
An interlaboratory study analyzed metadata from microplastic identification using FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy to determine which factors most influenced correct polymer identification. Particle size, polymer type, and operator experience were among the key variables affecting accuracy of chemical identification in drinking water samples.
Analysis of microplastics in drinking water and other clean water samples with micro-Raman and micro-infrared spectroscopy: minimum requirements and best practice guidelines
Researchers compiled best-practice guidelines for detecting and quantifying microplastics in drinking water using micro-Raman and micro-infrared spectroscopy, establishing minimum requirements for sample preparation, measurement parameters, and data reporting to improve comparability across studies.
Analytical tools in advancing microplastics research for identification and quantification across environmental media: from sample to insight
Researchers reviewed the analytical tools most commonly used for identifying and quantifying microplastics, focusing on FTIR and Raman spectroscopy as the two primary methods. The review compared their strengths and limitations and provided guidance for choosing between them based on particle size, sample matrix, and research objectives.
Analysis of microplastics in food, mineral water and in mineral water process lines by FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy
Researchers developed validated FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy methods for detecting microplastic particles below 10 micrometers in food, mineral water, and along mineral water production lines, creating standardized sampling protocols to identify contamination sources and entry points during food processing.
A critical analysis on the limits and possibilities of the μ-Raman as a routine method for microplastics determination in drinking water
This critical analysis examined the limits and practical possibilities of micro-Raman spectroscopy as a routine tool for microplastic identification, assessing throughput, detection limits, and the conditions under which it provides reliable polymer characterization.
Insights Into Microplastics Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystem: a Short Review of Sampling and Analysis Methods
This review summarizes current methods for sampling and analyzing microplastics in rivers and estuaries, including techniques like FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for polymer identification. The authors highlight the need for standardized sampling and analysis methods to ensure that microplastic data across different studies are reliable and comparable.
Identifying microplastic particle in the drinking water using Raman spectroscopy method
This Indonesian study used Raman spectroscopy to identify and analyze microplastic content in drinking water and its sources, addressing concerns about plastic particle ingestion through contaminated beverages. Microplastics as small as 5 mm were detected and characterized, with potential health effects including hormonal imbalances and cardiovascular disease noted.
Identification and removal of micro- and nano-plastics: Efficient and cost-effective methods
This review covers current methods for detecting and removing micro- and nanoplastics from the environment, including techniques like FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry for identification. Researchers also evaluated treatment technologies, including membrane filtration systems, for removing plastic particles from water sources. The study highlights the need for efficient, cost-effective solutions as plastic pollution continues to spread through water, soil, and living organisms.
Raman spectroscopy for microplastic detection in water sources: a systematic review
This systematic review summarizes how Raman spectroscopy, a type of light-based analysis, is used to identify microplastics in drinking water, oceans, and wastewater. Polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene were among the most commonly detected plastics across all water sources. Better detection methods like this are essential for understanding the extent of microplastic contamination in the water we drink.
Detection methods of micro and nanoplastics
This review surveyed current detection methods for micro- and nanoplastics across environmental and food matrices, comparing techniques like FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry for identifying these emerging contaminants.
Standardization of FTIR-Based Methodologies for Microplastics Detection in Drinking Water: A Meta-Analysis Indeed and Practical Approach
This meta-analysis works toward standardizing the methods scientists use to detect microplastics in drinking water using infrared spectroscopy. Consistent detection methods are essential because without them, we cannot accurately compare contamination levels across studies or reliably assess how much microplastic people are actually consuming in their tap and bottled water.
Analysis of microplastic particles in Danish drinking water
Researchers investigated microplastic presence in drinking water from 17 sites across Denmark, using stainless steel filters and advanced µFT-IR spectroscopy on 50-litre samples to identify and chemically characterise particles larger than 100 µm.
Microplastics Detection in Streaming Tap Water with Raman Spectroscopy
Researchers demonstrated that Raman spectroscopy can detect and identify microplastic particles in streaming tap water in real time, offering a rapid non-destructive method for monitoring plastic contamination in drinking water.
Microplastics in different water samples (seawater, freshwater, and wastewater): Methodology approach for characterization using micro-FTIR spectroscopy
Researchers developed a standardized methodology for detecting and characterizing small microplastics (10-500 micrometers) in different water types using micro-FTIR spectroscopy. The study tested various sample preparation approaches for seawater, freshwater, and wastewater, establishing reliable protocols for rinsing, digestion, and microplastic collection that can be used to assess treatment plant removal efficiency.
Study of Analysis Method on Microplastic Identification in Bottled Drinking Water
This study tested two methods for identifying microplastics in bottled drinking water using FTIR spectroscopy and thermal analysis. Microplastics were successfully detected, adding to evidence that bottled water is a source of human microplastic ingestion.
Optimizing microplastic analysis through comparative FTIR and raman spectroscopy: Addressing challenges in environmental degradation studies
Researchers compared FTIR and Raman spectroscopy for analyzing degraded microplastic polymers in environmental samples, evaluating how polymer aging affects identification accuracy. The study found that spectral databases based on pristine polymers can misidentify weathered microplastics, calling for updated reference libraries.
Analysis of environmental microplastics by vibrational microspectroscopy: FTIR, Raman or both?
This study reviewed analytical methods for environmental microplastic analysis using vibrational microspectroscopy — comparing FTIR, Raman, and related techniques — and provided guidance on method selection for different sample types and research questions.
Microplastic pollution: a review of techniques to identify microplastics and their threats to the aquatic ecosystem
This review summarizes existing research on methods for identifying microplastics in water and their effects on aquatic ecosystems. The paper covers detection techniques like infrared and Raman spectroscopy and discusses how microplastics threaten aquatic organisms through ingestion and entanglement. Since these contaminated organisms enter the human food chain, the findings underscore why understanding aquatic microplastic pollution matters for human health.
Recent Advances in Spectroscopic Techniques for the Analysis of Microplastics in Food
This review summarizes recent advances in spectroscopic techniques for detecting and identifying microplastics in food products. Researchers evaluated methods including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and emerging hyperspectral imaging approaches for analyzing microplastics of various sizes, shapes, and materials. The study highlights the strengths and limitations of each technique and identifies gaps in our ability to reliably assess microplastic contamination in the food supply.
Analysis of microplastics in food, mineral water and in mineral water process lines by FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy
Researchers developed standardised sampling protocols and analytical methods using FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy to detect microplastic particles below 10 µm in beverages, soluble foods, and mineral water production lines. The study traced sources and entry pathways of microplastics into food products and identified preventive measures applicable to industrial processing environments.
Optimizing microplastic analysis through comparative FTIR and raman spectroscopy: Addressing challenges in environmental degradation studies
This study optimized microplastic analysis by comparing FTIR and Raman spectroscopy approaches for identifying degraded polymer particles in environmental samples where photooxidation and mechanical fragmentation have altered spectral signatures. A combined spectroscopy approach outperformed either technique alone for accurately identifying degraded microplastics in complex environmental matrices.
Microplastic and nanoplastic analysis in drinking water and indoor air with Raman micro-spectroscopy
Raman micro-spectroscopy was used to detect and characterize micro- and nanoplastics in drinking water and indoor air, demonstrating the technique's value for assessing human exposure to plastic particles across multiple environments.
Tracking microplastics at the source: a comparative study of fluorescent and FTIR microscopy at a drinking water intake in the Perak River, Malaysia
Researchers measured microplastic contamination at a drinking water intake point on the Perak River in Malaysia, finding 12 different polymer types with most particles smaller than 10 micrometers. The study compared two detection methods and found that specialized infrared microscopy was more accurate at identifying microplastic types than fluorescence microscopy. Since this river water goes directly to a treatment plant for drinking water, the findings highlight the need to understand and filter out microplastics before they reach the tap.