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ClearA microfluidic approach for label-free identification of small-sized microplastics in seawater
Researchers developed a microfluidic approach for label-free identification of small microplastics in seawater, using impedance-based detection to distinguish different polymer types without chemical labeling, enabling faster and more practical environmental monitoring.
A Droplet-Based Microfluidic Impedance Flow Cytometer for Detection of Micropollutants in Water
A droplet-based microfluidic impedance cytometer was designed and tested for in-situ detection of microplastic particles in water, offering a portable and rapid alternative to laboratory-based analytical methods.
Rapid Differentiation between Microplastic Particles Using Integrated Microwave Cytometry with 3D Electrodes
Researchers developed a rapid microplastic identification system combining integrated microwave cytometry with 3D electrodes to differentiate single microparticles in the 14–20 micrometer range as they flow through a microfluidic channel. The system demonstrated the ability to distinguish particle types based on dielectric properties, offering a faster and flow-compatible alternative to conventional spectroscopic techniques for environmental microplastic monitoring.
Flow cytometry as new promising detection tool for micro and submicron plastic particles
Researchers evaluated flow cytometry as a detection tool for micro- and nanoplastics, testing its ability to rapidly identify and count plastic particles in environmental and biological samples. Results demonstrated that flow cytometry offers a promising high-throughput approach for microplastic detection compared to more time-intensive conventional methods.
Can flow cytometry emerge as a high-throughput technique for micro- and nanoplastics analysis in complex environmental aqueous matrices?
Researchers reviewed the potential of flow cytometry — a technique that rapidly analyzes individual particles — as a high-throughput tool for detecting micro- and nanoplastics in water samples, finding it excels at measuring particles smaller than 20 micrometers that other methods struggle to detect. Using fluorescent dyes to tag plastics, the approach could enable near-real-time environmental monitoring at a scale no other current technique can match.
Focusing, sorting, and separating microplastics by serial faradaic ion concentration polarization
Researchers demonstrated a microfluidic technique that uses electric fields to continuously separate two types of microplastic particles in flowing water. This lab-on-chip approach could be developed into tools for monitoring or removing specific microplastic types from water treatment systems.
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.
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.
A novel high-throughput analytical method to quantify microplastics in water by flow cytometry
Researchers developed a faster, high-throughput method using flow cytometry — a technology that rapidly counts and characterizes particles in liquid — to measure microplastics in water, achieving about 97% accuracy across multiple plastic types and sizes and offering a practical alternative to slow, labor-intensive microscopy-based counting.
Flow cytometry as new promising detection tool for micro and submicron plastic particles
Researchers evaluated flow cytometry as a tool for detecting and counting micro- and submicron plastic particles in environmental and biological samples. The method offered rapid throughput and the ability to distinguish plastic particles from biological material, but required careful optimization for complex matrices.
In-situ microplastic pre-treatment and sorting using an inertial microfluidic device
Researchers developed an inertial microfluidic device capable of pre-treating and sorting microplastics in situ, enabling separation of particles by size and shape prior to chemical analysis or recycling. The system demonstrates the viability of microfluidics for scalable microplastic processing, supporting both environmental monitoring and potential resource recovery applications.
Assessment of microplastics using microfluidic approach
Researchers developed a microfluidic chip-based method using Nile red fluorescent staining to detect and count microplastic particles, offering a faster and less expensive alternative to conventional microscopy and spectroscopy approaches for environmental monitoring.
Microfluidics as a Ray of Hope for Microplastic Pollution
This review explores how microfluidic technology, which manipulates tiny volumes of fluid on miniature chips, could help address microplastic pollution. Researchers found that microfluidic platforms offer advantages over conventional methods for both detecting and separating microplastics, including lower cost, faster processing, and higher efficiency. The technology shows promise as a practical tool for monitoring and potentially reducing microplastic contamination in the environment.
Microfluidic Detection and Analysis of Microplastics Using Surface Nanodroplets
Researchers developed a microfluidic device that uses tiny surface droplets to capture and analyze microplastics as small as 10 micrometers from water samples. The captured particles can be examined under a microscope and identified by type using Raman spectroscopy without removing them from the device. The method offers a simpler, faster, and more affordable way to detect small microplastics compared to conventional filtration techniques.
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.
Rapid MicroplasticDetection Using High-ThroughputScreening Raman Spectroscopy
Researchers developed a high-throughput screening Raman spectroscopy system for rapid microplastic detection, overcoming the traditional tradeoff between spatial resolution, field of view, and analytical throughput to enable faster identification of plastic particles across environmental samples with low concentrations.
Review: Impact of microfluidic cell and particle separation techniques on microplastic removal strategies
Researchers reviewed how microfluidic technology — the same miniaturized tools used in medical diagnostics to sort cells — could be adapted to separate and recover microplastics from water, offering a more precise and scalable alternative to conventional filtration methods used in wastewater treatment.
In-flow single particle detection of sub-100 micron microplastics
Researchers developed an in-flow single particle detection method for identifying microplastics smaller than 100 microns. The study addresses the particular concern around sub-100 micron microplastics, which are more likely to be ingested by organisms and are harder to detect using conventional methods.
Droplet-Based Technology for Studying the Phenotypic Effect of Microplastics on Antimicrobial Resistance
This study used droplet-based microfluidic technology to investigate the phenotypic effects of microplastics on individual cells or organisms at high throughput. Droplet microfluidics enables rapid screening of how different microplastic concentrations and types affect biological responses at the cellular level.
Microfluidic Size Exclusion Chromatography for Sustainable Nanoplastic Detection
Researchers developed a miniaturized filtration system using a mix of chitosan and agarose beads to capture and identify nanoplastics — plastic particles smaller than one micrometer — from water samples. The system works with multiple analysis tools including Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopy, offering a cost-effective and sustainable approach to detecting nanoplastics in the environment.
Development of single-cell ICP-TOFMS to measure nanoplastics association with human cells
Researchers developed a new single-cell analytical technique using ICP-TOFMS to measure how nanoplastic particles associate with individual human cells. This method enables detection of nanoplastics at the single-cell level, offering a more precise way to study how these tiny plastic particles interact with human tissues. The approach addresses a critical gap in understanding nanoplastic exposure and uptake in biological systems.
In Situ Identification and Spatial Mapping of Microplastic Standards in Paramecia by Secondary-Ion Mass Spectrometry Imaging
Researchers used secondary-ion mass spectrometry imaging to identify and spatially map microplastic particles inside paramecia, demonstrating that the technique can localize specific polymer types within unicellular organisms at subcellular resolution, offering a new tool for studying how microplastics interact with cell structures.
Flow Raman Spectroscopy for the Detection and Identification of Small Microplastics
Researchers developed a new method using flow Raman spectroscopy to detect and identify individual microplastic particles as small as 4 micrometers while they move through water. Unlike current methods that require complex sample preparation, this technique could work in real time for monitoring food and drinking water quality. The method can distinguish between different plastic types even after they have been weathered by the environment.
Detection of microplastics by microfluidic microwave sensing: An exploratory study
Researchers developed a compact microwave sensor on a microfluidic chip to detect microplastics in water samples. The system works by measuring how the presence of plastic particles changes the electrical properties of water. While the technology shows promise as a rapid and portable detection method, its current sensitivity needs improvement before it can detect the low microplastic concentrations typically found in natural freshwater.