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VNIR and SWIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Microplastic detection on Soil

Researchers used non-destructive hyperspectral imaging in visible-near infrared and short-wave infrared ranges to detect microplastics on soil surfaces. Using seven different cryo-milled microplastic polymers and partial least squares analysis, the study demonstrates that hyperspectral imaging can identify microplastics in soil without the complicated, time-consuming steps required by conventional detection methods.

2025 BIO Web of Conferences 1 citations
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A novel way to rapidly monitor microplastics in soil by hyperspectral imaging technology and chemometrics

Hyperspectral imaging combined with chemometrics was demonstrated as a novel way to rapidly detect and map multiple types of microplastics in soil samples, identifying particles of different polymer types based on their spectral signatures. The approach could enable faster and more spatially detailed monitoring of microplastic contamination in agricultural and environmental soils.

2018 Environmental Pollution 210 citations
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Application of hyperspectral imaging technology in the rapid identification of microplastics in farmland soil

Researchers applied hyperspectral imaging technology combined with machine learning to rapidly screen and classify microplastics in farmland soil samples, demonstrating an efficient non-destructive identification method for soil microplastic contamination.

2021 The Science of The Total Environment 101 citations
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Application of hyperspectral and deep learning in farmland soil microplastic detection

Hyperspectral imaging combined with deep learning was applied to detect and classify microplastics in farmland soil, offering a non-destructive, rapid alternative to time-consuming chemical extraction methods. The model achieved high classification accuracy across polymer types, demonstrating the potential for field-deployable microplastic monitoring in agricultural settings.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 47 citations
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Accurate detection of low concentrations of microplastics in soils via short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging

Researchers combined short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging with machine learning algorithms to detect low concentrations of polyamide and polyethylene microplastics in soil samples, achieving accurate classification with implications for fast, non-destructive screening of agricultural land for plastic contamination.

2025 Soil & Environmental Health 2 citations
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Study on detection method of microplastics in farmland soil based on hyperspectral imaging technology

Researchers developed a method using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to rapidly detect and classify different types of microplastics in farmland soil. The technology achieved high accuracy in identifying common plastic types like polyethylene and polypropylene in soil samples. Better detection tools like this are essential for monitoring microplastic contamination in agricultural land and understanding its potential impact on food safety.

2023 Environmental Research 50 citations
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Toward high-precision analysis of soil micro-and nanoplastics: A review of spectroscopy and machine learning approaches

Researchers reviewed multiple spectroscopy techniques — including infrared, Raman, and hyperspectral imaging — combined with machine learning as faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional methods for detecting microplastics and nanoplastics in soil. While promising, key challenges remain including poor detection of nanoplastics, limited real-world validation, and detection limits that often miss environmentally relevant concentrations.

2025 Environmental Advances 1 citations
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Research on Soil Microplastics Detection Algorithm based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

Researchers developed a soil microplastic detection algorithm using hyperspectral imaging (400-1000 nm wavelength range) combined with three supervised classification approaches -- Support Vector Machine (SVM), Mahalanobis Distance (MD), and a third algorithm -- to enable convenient and efficient identification and classification of microplastic pollutants in soil.

2024 Mathematical Modeling and Algorithm Application
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VNIR and SWIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Microplastic detection on Soil

Researchers applied VNIR (400-1000 nm) and SWIR (1000-2000 nm) hyperspectral imaging to detect and identify seven types of cryo-milled microplastic polymers mixed into soil surfaces. Partial least squares regression models successfully distinguished polymer types, offering a non-destructive, rapid screening approach for identifying microplastics directly in soil environments.

2025 Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)
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Critical evaluation of hyperspectral imaging technology for detection and quantification of microplastics in soil

Researchers evaluated whether hyperspectral imaging technology can reliably detect and quantify microplastics in soil under varying real-world conditions. They found that near-infrared imaging generally works well but is significantly affected by factors like soil moisture, microplastic color, and particle size. The study recommends sorting microplastics by size before analysis and further research into moisture effects, providing the first comprehensive evaluation of this emerging detection technology for soil monitoring.

2024 Journal of Hazardous Materials 32 citations
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A Preliminary Study on the Utilization of Hyperspectral Imaging for the On-Soil Recognition of Plastic Waste Resulting from Agricultural Activities

Researchers explored the use of near-infrared hyperspectral imaging to detect and identify plastic waste in agricultural soils. They developed a classification model that could distinguish different types of plastic from soil and assess the degradation state of the material. The study demonstrates that hyperspectral imaging combined with chemometric analysis offers a rapid, non-destructive approach for monitoring plastic contamination in agricultural environments.

2023 Land 7 citations
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High-throughput NIR spectroscopic (NIRS) detection of microplastics in soil

High-throughput near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was evaluated for detecting and quantifying microplastics in soil samples, finding that it could rapidly identify multiple polymer types without time-consuming sample preparation. The method offers potential for scaling up microplastic monitoring in terrestrial environments where conventional analytical methods are too slow for large sample numbers.

2018 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 170 citations
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Towards a fast and generalized microplastic quantification method in soil using terahertz spectroscopy

Researchers compared terahertz and near-infrared spectroscopy for quantifying microplastics in soil, finding that terahertz spectroscopy offered a faster and more accurate approach than NIR for distinguishing household microplastics from standard reference polymers in soil matrices.

2022 The Science of The Total Environment 39 citations
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Efficient screening of microplastics in soils using hyperspectral imaging in the short-wave infrared range coupled with machine learning – A laboratory-based experiment

Researchers tested short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning to detect three types of microplastics in soil, finding it could identify elevated contamination but was not sensitive enough for typical environmental background levels. The technique shows most promise for screening heavily polluted sites like landfills and industrial areas.

2025 Ecological Indicators 8 citations
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Coupling hyperspectral imaging with machine learning algorithms for detecting polyethylene (PE) and polyamide (PA) in soils.

Researchers combined hyperspectral imaging with machine learning algorithms to detect polyethylene and polyamide microplastics in soil samples. This rapid detection approach could support large-scale soil monitoring for microplastic contamination, which is important given that agricultural soils may accumulate plastics from mulch films, irrigation water, and sewage sludge.

2024 Journal of hazardous materials
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Microplastic Analysis in Soil Using Ultra-High-Resolution UV–Vis–NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometric Modeling

Researchers tested a new method using UV-visible-near infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning to identify microplastics in soil samples. They found the technique could rapidly and accurately distinguish between different plastic polymers and natural soil particles. The study offers a promising alternative to current labor-intensive identification methods, potentially making large-scale microplastic soil monitoring more practical.

2024 Microplastics 8 citations
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Vis-NIR spectroscopy based rapid and non-destructive method to quantitate microplastics: An emerging contaminant in farm soil

Researchers developed a rapid, non-destructive method using visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to quantify microplastics in farm soil. The study suggests this approach could overcome the limitations of current extraction-based methods, which are time-consuming and prone to errors and biases.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 19 citations
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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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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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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
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Hyperspectral remote sensing as an environmental plastic pollution detection approach to determine occurrence of microplastics in diverse environments

Researchers tested whether hyperspectral remote sensing technology could detect microplastics mixed into different environmental surfaces like soil, water, concrete, and vegetation. Using near-infrared and short-wave infrared imaging, they achieved over 90% accuracy in detecting and classifying six common plastic types at concentrations as low as 0.15%. The study suggests that remote sensing could become a practical, large-scale tool for monitoring microplastic pollution across diverse environments.

2025 Environmental Pollution 4 citations
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Sources of Microplastics in the Soil and Use of Laser Direct Infrared Imaging for Microplastic Detection

This review covers agricultural soil microplastic sources and examines the application of laser direct infrared (LDIR) imaging as an alternative to conventional Raman and FTIR methods for detecting microplastics in complex soil matrices.

2025 Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa
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Study on Rapid Quantitative Detection of Soil MPs Based on Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy

Researchers developed a rapid method for detecting and quantifying microplastics in soil using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy combined with machine learning algorithms. The classification models achieved high accuracy in identifying different types of microplastics including polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene. The study suggests that terahertz spectroscopy could provide a faster and more efficient alternative to current methods for monitoring microplastic contamination in agricultural soils.

2025 Analytical Chemistry 8 citations
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A comprehensive and fast microplastics identification based on near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (HSI-NIR) and chemometrics

Researchers developed a near-infrared hyperspectral imaging method combined with chemometric analysis for rapid, high-throughput identification of microplastic types in mixed samples, achieving high classification accuracy and offering a faster alternative to FTIR and Raman methods for routine monitoring.

2021 Environmental Pollution 118 citations