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Unmanned Vehicle and Hyperspectral Imager for a More Rapid Microplastics Sampling and Analysis

Researchers tested a combination of an autonomous surface vehicle and a near-infrared hyperspectral imager to rapidly sample and identify microplastics on the Norwegian coast. Results compared favorably with standard FTIR analysis and demonstrated a repeatable method for assessing spatially variable microplastic concentrations in the marine environment.

2023 2 citations
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An effective strategy for the monitoring of microplastics in complex aquatic matrices: Exploiting the potential of near infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI)

Researchers developed a near infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI) method for rapid monitoring of microplastics in complex marine matrices, demonstrating effective detection and polymer identification that overcomes the time and cost limitations of conventional spectroscopic analysis approaches.

2021 Chemosphere 35 citations
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Rapid and direct detection of small microplastics in aquatic samples by a new near infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI) method

Researchers developed a rapid near-infrared hyperspectral imaging method capable of detecting and chemically identifying small microplastics (down to a few hundred micrometers) in aquatic samples faster and with less labor than traditional spectroscopy approaches.

2020 Chemosphere 60 citations
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Simple and rapid detection of microplastics in seawater using hyperspectral imaging technology

Researchers developed a hyperspectral imaging technique for rapid detection and identification of microplastics in seawater, demonstrating it could analyze multiple particles simultaneously and significantly reduce the time burden compared to traditional individual-particle identification protocols.

2018 Analytica Chimica Acta 148 citations
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Rapid shipboard measurement of net-collected marine microplastic polymer types using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging

Researchers developed a rapid near-infrared hyperspectral imaging method for identifying polymer types in ship-collected marine microplastic samples, achieving results in minutes compared to hours for conventional methods and enabling higher-throughput ocean monitoring.

2023 Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 24 citations
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Detection and identification of microplastics directly in water by hyperspectral imaging

Researchers used hyperspectral imaging to identify different types of microplastics mixed together in water, demonstrating that the technique can distinguish polymer types based on their spectral signatures. This non-destructive, real-time method could improve the speed and accuracy of microplastic monitoring in water samples.

2023 EPJ Web of Conferences 1 citations
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Hyperspectral Imaging and Data Analysis for Detecting and Determining Plastic Contamination in Seawater Filtrates

Researchers tested whether hyperspectral imaging combined with multivariate data analysis could detect and identify plastic particles on filters from seawater samples, finding the method could locate plastic contamination and distinguish polymer types. This approach could offer a faster and more automated alternative to manual microscopy for environmental microplastic monitoring.

2016 Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy 93 citations
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An innovative approach for microplastic sampling in all surface water bodies using an aquatic drone

Researchers adapted an aquatic drone to sample microplastics in surface water, finding it produced results comparable to the standard Manta net while offering better reproducibility and improved capture of smaller, lighter particles in both river and coastal environments.

2022 Heliyon 30 citations
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Optimization of a hyperspectral imaging system for rapid detection of microplastics down to 100 µm

Researchers optimised a commercially available hyperspectral near-infrared imaging system with symmetrical converged-light lamps and macro-photography optics to enable rapid detection of microplastics down to 100 µm, substantially expanding the size range detectable by hyperspectral methods without requiring lengthy sample preparation.

2020 MethodsX 20 citations
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Hyperspectral Imaging as a Potential Online Detection Method of Microplastics

Researchers evaluated hyperspectral imaging (HSI) as a potential online detection method for microplastics in aquatic environments, assessing its ability to rapidly identify polymer types. The study found HSI shows strong promise for fast polymer identification, though improvements in processing speed are needed for real-time monitoring applications.

2020 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 62 citations
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Advancing floating macroplastic detection from space using hyperspectral imagery

Researchers evaluated the use of hyperspectral satellite and airborne imagery to detect floating plastic debris in rivers and oceans, addressing major challenges related to plastic spectral properties in field conditions. Remote sensing tools for plastic detection are important for large-scale monitoring of the macro-scale plastic that eventually becomes microplastics.

2021 5 citations
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Advancing Floating Macroplastic Detection from Space Using Experimental Hyperspectral Imagery

Researchers tested experimental hyperspectral airborne imagery to detect floating macroplastics in rivers and the ocean, demonstrating that combining spectral and spatial features improves detection accuracy over single-band approaches.

2021 Remote Sensing 77 citations
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Improvement and Empirical Testing of a Novel Autonomous Microplastics-Collecting Semisubmersible

Researchers improved an autonomous microplastic-collecting robot, testing design modifications that enhanced sampling efficiency and navigation in surface water environments, moving toward practical automated monitoring of plastic pollution.

2024 arXiv (Cornell University)
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Hyperspectral imaging for identification of irregular-shaped microplastics in water

Researchers demonstrated a method using hyperspectral imaging to detect and identify ten different types of microplastics directly in water samples. By selecting fourteen specific wavelengths and computationally removing water interference, they could distinguish between plastic types without the labor-intensive sample preparation that current methods require. The technique could make routine microplastic water monitoring faster and more accessible for environmental testing.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 21 citations
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Exploring the Potential of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Microplastic Detection in Marine Environments: A Review

This review explores how autonomous underwater vehicles equipped with sensors could detect microplastics directly in the ocean, rather than relying on labor-intensive water sampling. Current detection methods are slow and expensive, making real-time monitoring difficult. Advances in onboard sensing technology could dramatically improve our understanding of where microplastics concentrate in marine environments.

2025 Preprints.org
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Efficient microplastic identification by hyperspectral imaging: A comparative study of spatial resolutions, spectral ranges and classification models to define an optimal analytical protocol

Researchers compared different hyperspectral imaging setups to find the most efficient method for identifying common microplastics like polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene. They tested various spatial resolutions, spectral ranges, and classification models, finding that a 150 micrometer resolution with near-infrared range and a linear classification model provided optimal results for particles larger than 250 micrometers. The study establishes a practical protocol for rapid, automated microplastic identification in environmental samples.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 15 citations
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Hyperspectral imaging as an emerging tool to analyze microplastics: A systematic review and recommendations for future development

This systematic review evaluates hyperspectral imaging as a faster, more efficient method for detecting and identifying microplastics. Better detection technology is critical for understanding how much microplastic contamination exists in our food, water, and environment, and for assessing human exposure levels.

2021 Microplastics and Nanoplastics 122 citations
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Development of robust models for rapid classification of microplastic polymer types based on near infrared hyperspectral images

Researchers used near-infrared hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning to classify nine types of microplastic particles, finding reliable results even for small particles on wet filters. This method could enable faster, automated identification of diverse microplastic types in environmental water samples.

2021 Analytical Methods 15 citations
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Study on marine microplastics monitoring based on infrared spectroscopy technology

Researchers developed an infrared spectroscopy-based monitoring system for marine microplastics, applying support vector machine algorithms to hyperspectral images to identify plastic types and abundances in seawater. The study found microplastic abundances ranging from roughly 5 to 39 particles per litre across sampling sites, with fibers (53-68%) and debris (23-34%) as dominant shapes, demonstrating the method's feasibility for rapid environmental monitoring.

2023 Materials Express 3 citations
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Exploring the Potential of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Microplastic Detection in Marine Environments: A Systematic Review

This systematic review explores how autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) could be used to detect microplastics in the ocean in real time, replacing slower traditional sampling methods. While promising, the technology is still developing and faces challenges with sensor accuracy and deep-water operation. Better detection tools like these could help scientists understand how widespread microplastic contamination really is in marine environments.

2025 Drones
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Spectrometric Detection Of Microplastics In The Environment: A Novel Approach Using Hyperspectral Imaging System

This study developed a novel spectrometric approach to detect microplastics in environmental samples, combining spectral analysis with machine learning classification. The method enabled rapid, accurate identification of multiple polymer types without extensive sample preparation.

2024 UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota)
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Eliminating the interference of water for direct sensing of submerged plastics using hyperspectral near-infrared imager

Researchers developed a hyperspectral imaging technique — which captures light across many wavelengths invisible to the human eye — that can detect different types of plastic submerged in water by filtering out water's interference with the light signal. The method successfully identified nine common plastic types at depths up to 15 mm, offering a promising tool for detecting microplastics in aquatic environments from lab benches or aircraft.

2023 Scientific Reports 6 citations
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Application of hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for the automatic identification of microplastics on sandy beaches

Hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning was applied to identify and classify microplastics on sandy beach surfaces, offering a faster and more scalable alternative to conventional spectroscopic analysis for large-area environmental monitoring.

2024 1 citations
Systematic Review Tier 1

Hyperspectral imaging: An early systematic review of emerging applications for rapid microplastic analysis

This systematic review examines the emerging use of hyperspectral imaging technology for detecting and analyzing microplastics in environmental samples. Better detection methods matter for human health because accurately measuring microplastic contamination in water, food, and air is essential for understanding our true level of exposure and developing effective strategies to reduce it.

2020 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 1 citations