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Borosilicate glass nanopipettes enhanced by synergistic electrostatic interactions and steric hindrance for ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of nanoplastics in environmental water samples

Researchers developed an electrochemical sensor using borosilicate glass nanopipettes enhanced with electrostatic interactions to detect nanoplastics in environmental water samples, achieving ultrasensitive trace-level detection without complex sample pretreatment.

2025 The Analyst
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Electrochemical Detection of Microplastics in Water Using Ultramicroelectrodes

Researchers developed a new electrochemical method for detecting microplastics in water using ultramicroelectrodes. The technique works by monitoring changes in electrical current when microplastic particles collide with and adsorb onto the electrode surface, and the size distributions obtained closely matched independent measurements, demonstrating its potential as a practical detection tool.

2024 Chemosensors 11 citations
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Convenient Size Analysis of Nanoplastics on a Microelectrode

Researchers developed a microelectrode-based method for size analysis of nanoplastics in suspension, enabling convenient, rapid characterization without specialized nanoparticle tracking instruments. The method accurately measured particle size distributions down to the nanometer range and showed potential for integration into routine environmental monitoring workflows.

2024 Analytical Chemistry 7 citations
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Emerging electrochemical techniques for identifying and removing micro/nanoplastics in urban waters

This review examines emerging electrochemical techniques for detecting and removing micro- and nanoplastics from urban waters, highlighting their advantages over conventional methods for enabling real-time monitoring and efficient degradation.

2022 Water Research 116 citations
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Nanomaterial-based electrochemical chemo(bio)sensors for the detection of nanoplastic residues: trends and future prospects

This study reviews how nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors can be used to detect tiny nanoplastic residues in water. Researchers found that these sensors offer a promising, practical approach for monitoring nanoplastic contamination in aquatic ecosystems. The findings suggest that advancing these detection tools is important for implementing effective water quality control measures.

2024 RSC Sustainability 34 citations
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Measuring Microplastic Concentrations in Water by Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy

Researchers developed a method using electrical impedance spectroscopy to measure microplastic concentrations in water samples without requiring complex laboratory equipment. The technique can distinguish between different concentrations and types of plastic particles based on their electrical properties. The study offers a potentially faster and more accessible approach for routine microplastic monitoring in water treatment and environmental settings.

2024 Water 5 citations
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Determination of Nanoplastics Using a Novel Contactless Conductivity Detector with Controllable Geometric Parameters

Researchers developed a novel contactless conductivity detection method for capillary electrophoresis that enables sensitive quantification of nanoplastic particles in environmental samples, offering a simpler alternative to existing nanoplastic detection techniques.

2022 Analytical Chemistry 30 citations
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Electrochemical approaches for detecting micro and nano-plastics in different environmental matrices

This review evaluates electrochemical sensor technologies as alternatives to conventional spectroscopy methods for detecting micro- and nanoplastics in environmental samples. Researchers found that electrochemical approaches offer advantages in cost, portability, and speed, making them better suited for widespread field monitoring. The study identifies key technical challenges that need to be resolved before these sensors can be broadly adopted for routine environmental surveillance.

2025 International Journal of Electrochemical Science 3 citations
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Preconcentration of nanoplastics using micro-electromembrane extraction across free liquid membranes

Researchers developed a miniaturized electrical extraction technique that concentrates nanoplastics from liquid samples across a thin oil membrane using an electric field, then analyzes them using capillary electrophoresis. The method achieved over 20-fold concentration of nanoplastics in just 5 minutes and successfully removed interfering compounds from tea samples, offering a fast and sensitive tool for detecting nanoplastics in complex real-world liquids.

2024 Advances in Sample Preparation 3 citations
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Microfluidics-based electrophoretic capture and Raman analysis of micro/nanoplastics

Researchers developed a microfluidics-based electrophoretic capture system combined with Raman spectroscopy analysis to detect and characterize micro- and nanoplastics from aquatic ecosystems, exploiting differences in polymer composition to improve identification accuracy.

2025 Analytica Chimica Acta
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Tracking nanoplastics in drinking water: a new frontier with the combination of dielectrophoresis and Raman spectroscopy

Researchers developed a new combined technique using dielectrophoresis and Raman spectroscopy to detect and identify nanoplastics in drinking water. The method can trap and concentrate nanoplastic particles that are too small for conventional detection approaches, then chemically identify them. This advancement addresses a critical gap in our ability to monitor nanoscale plastic contamination in water supplies.

2025 Microplastics and Nanoplastics 4 citations
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Electrochemical Capture and Sensing of Polystyrene Nanoplastics

Researchers developed an electrochemical method to capture and detect polystyrene nanoplastics from water using proline-functionalized mesoporous silica thin films on screen-printed gold electrodes. The sensor directly captures particles from water bodies, offering a simpler and cheaper alternative to conventional nanoplastic detection methods.

2025
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Microplastic in situ detection based on a portable triboelectric microfluidic sensor

Researchers developed a portable triboelectric microfluidic sensor that detects microplastics in water by measuring electrical charges generated as particles flow through a microchannel, demonstrating linear response to polystyrene particle size and concentration for field-deployable environmental monitoring.

2023 Analytical Methods 12 citations
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Electrophoresis Characterization of Nanoplastic Particle Surface Charge in Dilute Aqueous Electrolytes

This study developed a comprehensive electrophoresis method for accurately measuring zeta potential of nanoplastic particles in dilute aqueous electrolytes, addressing common inaccuracies in standard laser Doppler electrophoresis approaches. Correct surface charge characterization is important for predicting nanoplastic behavior in aquatic environments.

2024 Environmental Engineering Science 5 citations
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Cost-Effective and Wireless Portable Device for Rapid and Sensitive Quantification of Micro/Nanoplastics

Researchers developed a wireless portable device for rapid quantification of micro- and nanoplastics in water samples, offering a field-deployable alternative to laboratory-based analysis for environmental monitoring.

2024 4 citations
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Exploring Innovative Approaches for the Analysis of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Breakthroughs in (Bio)Sensing Techniques

This review covers new sensing technologies, including electrochemical and optical biosensors, being developed to detect microplastics and nanoplastics more quickly and affordably than current lab methods. Better detection tools are essential because understanding how much plastic pollution exists in the environment and in our bodies is the first step toward addressing the health risks.

2025 Biosensors 41 citations
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Protein Corona-Mediated Extraction for Quantitative Analysis of Nanoplastics in Environmental Waters by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Scientists developed a new method for detecting and measuring nanoplastics in environmental water samples using a protein-based extraction technique paired with specialized mass spectrometry. The approach works by adding a protein that naturally coats nanoplastic particles, which can then be separated from the water and analyzed. Using this method, researchers detected nanoplastics in both river water and wastewater treatment plant samples, demonstrating a practical tool for monitoring these tiny but potentially harmful contaminants.

2021 Analytical Chemistry 103 citations
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Design, fabrication, and application of electrochemical sensors for microplastic detection: a state-of-the-art review and future perspectives

This review covers recent advances in electrochemical sensors for detecting microplastics in environmental samples, which offer advantages in sensitivity and portability over conventional laboratory methods. Researchers highlight strategies using nanomaterials, molecular imprinting, and surface-enhanced techniques to improve detection capabilities. The study suggests that electrochemical sensors represent a promising path toward affordable, rapid, on-site monitoring of microplastic pollution.

2025 Environmental Sciences Europe 17 citations
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An optimized multi-technique based analytical platform for identification, characterization and quantification of nanoplastics in water

Researchers developed an analytical platform combining flow fractionation, light scattering, and pyrolysis-GC/MS to simultaneously identify polymer type, measure particle size distribution, and quantify nanoplastics in water samples down to 0.01 ppm, filling a key gap in nanoplastic monitoring tools.

2024 Talanta 16 citations
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Toward Continuous Nano-Plastic Monitoring in Water by High Frequency Impedance Measurement With Nano-Electrode Arrays

Researchers explored high-frequency impedance measurements using CMOS nano-electrode arrays as a potential tool for real-time, label-free monitoring of nanoplastic particles in water, demonstrating nano-scale detection capability with potential for continuous environmental monitoring.

2023 IEEE Sensors Journal 16 citations
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Current perspectives, challenges, and future directions in the electrochemical detection of microplastics

This review examines the emerging use of electrochemical sensors for detecting microplastics in the environment. Researchers found that while electrochemical methods have been widely explored for microplastic removal, their potential as low-cost detection tools remains largely untapped. The study highlights recent advances in nanoimpact techniques and electrode modifications that could make environmental microplastic monitoring more practical and affordable.

2024 RSC Advances 38 citations
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Nanodevice Approaches for Detecting Micro- and Nanoplastics in Complex Matrices

This review examines emerging nanodevice-based approaches for detecting micro- and nanoplastics across complex environmental and biological samples. The study highlights that nanosensors, nanopore systems, and lab-on-a-chip platforms offer improved sensitivity and real-time detection capabilities compared to conventional methods like spectroscopy and chromatography, though standardization challenges remain.

2025 Nanomaterials 1 citations
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Protocol for low-cost quantification of microplastics through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy from aqueous matrices

Most methods for detecting microplastics in water require expensive equipment or time-consuming laboratory steps. This study presents a simple protocol using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) — measuring how microplastics change the electrical resistance of a solution — to rapidly and cheaply quantify plastic particles in water samples. Validated against conventional optical methods, the approach could make routine microplastic monitoring more affordable and accessible, particularly for lower-resource settings or high-throughput screening applications.

2025 STAR Protocols 1 citations
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Microplastics detection by impact electrochemistry

This paper explores impact electrochemistry—a technique where individual particles colliding with an electrode generate detectable electrical pulses—as a method for detecting and characterizing microplastics in water. The approach offers the potential for rapid, single-particle detection without the need for complex sample preparation or optical instruments, which could make microplastic monitoring cheaper and more accessible. Developing faster and simpler detection methods is important for scaling up environmental monitoring programs.

2026 SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository