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A 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.

2023 Scientific Reports 31 citations
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Development of microfluidic device to monitor the contamination in drinking water using impedance spectroscopy

Researchers developed a microfluidic device using electrical impedance spectroscopy to detect and monitor microplastic particles in drinking water. The device aimed to provide a real-time, sensitive method for MP contamination monitoring at the point of use.

2025
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Microplastics Detection with Microfluidic Near-Field Microwave Sensors

A new microfluidic sensor integrating a microwave detector was developed that can identify microplastics in water in real time without labelling, by measuring how particles change the dielectric properties of the water flowing through the device. This kind of low-cost, continuous-monitoring sensor could make routine environmental surveillance for microplastic contamination more practical.

2024 2 citations
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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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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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Microplastic Detection in Water Using a Sensor Network, An Electronic Tongue and Spectroscopy Impedance

Researchers developed an electronic sensor system using impedance spectroscopy to detect microplastics in drinking water without needing expensive laboratory equipment. By running 160 experiments with different water contaminant combinations, they showed that the technique can distinguish microplastic contamination using electrochemical signals and statistical analysis. Affordable, portable detection systems like this are important for monitoring water supplies in regions where lab infrastructure is limited.

2023 1 citations
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RF MEMS Resonance Sensor for Measuring Microplastics Concentration

Researchers designed an RF MEMS resonance sensor capable of detecting microplastics in water at low cost, offering a practical alternative to expensive conventional particle analyzers for environmental monitoring.

2022 2022 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) 6 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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Electrical impedance spectroscopy based strategy for detecting and differentiating microplastics in water

Researchers developed a submersible electrical impedance spectroscopy approach capable of detecting and differentiating microplastics directly in biologically active aquatic environments, overcoming the labor-intensive preprocessing requirements of conventional FTIR and Raman methods.

2025 Journal of Water Process Engineering
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Size-Resolved Concentration Estimation of Nano- and Micro-Plastics for Different Water Salinity with Nanoelectrode Array Sensors

Researchers investigated the use of capacitance spectroscopy at nanoelectrode arrays to estimate size-resolved concentrations of nanoplastics and microplastics in water across a range of salinities and polydisperse particle sizes. The study extended previous results to more realistic scenarios, addressing how ionic strength and particle size affect measurement accuracy for environmental monitoring applications.

2024 1 citations
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Investigating microplastics through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy: an analytical method for their label-free analysis

Researchers demonstrated that electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) — a technique that measures how materials resist electrical current — can quickly detect and quantify microplastics in water without chemical labels, and can even distinguish between clean plastic particles and those contaminated with lead ions. This label-free method offers a faster, simpler alternative to conventional lab techniques for monitoring microplastic pollution and the toxic metals they carry.

2025 Nova Science Publishers (Nova Science Publishers, Inc.)
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Portable Multichannel Measurement System for Real-Time Microplastics Assessment Using Microwave Sensors

Scientists developed a portable multichannel electronic system that uses microwave sensors to detect microplastics in water in real time, capable of simultaneously reading up to four sensors targeting particles of different sizes. The system combines radio-frequency integrated circuits with signal-conditioning hardware for field-deployable monitoring. This kind of low-cost, portable sensing technology could make routine microplastic screening much more practical at waterways and treatment facilities.

2026 Sensors
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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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Detection of microplastics in water using electrical impedance spectroscopy and support vector machines

Researchers developed an electrical impedance spectroscopy method combined with support vector machine classifiers that can distinguish polypropylene and polyolefin microplastics in water — including at varying salinity and organic content — offering a promising approach for rapid in-situ microplastic detection.

2023 tm - Technisches Messen 11 citations
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Size and concentration characterization of microplastic particles in aqueous samples using sensitivity-enhanced coupled planar microwave resonators

Researchers developed a novel microwave sensing platform for real-time detection and characterization of microplastic particles in water samples. The sensor uses an enhanced coupled planar microwave resonator design with a low-cost disposable sample holder, enabling rapid, non-destructive measurement of microplastic particle size and concentration without cross-contamination between tests.

2025 Journal of Hazardous Materials 5 citations
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Approaches to Detect Microplastics in Water Using Electrical Impedance Measurements and Support Vector Machines

Researchers developed an electrical impedance spectroscopy method enhanced with machine learning to detect microplastics in water, achieving over 98% classification accuracy for stationary samples and over 85% for dynamic flow measurements across different plastic materials and particle sizes.

2023 IEEE Sensors Journal 30 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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Electrochemical Detection of Microplastics in Aqueous Media

Researchers demonstrated that microplastics in water can be detected electrochemically by counting oxygen reduction events when plastic particles collide with a carbon microwire electrode, finding a linear relationship between particle concentration and collision frequency.

2025 Sensors 2 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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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.

2024 Environments 7 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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Performance Evaluation of Rectangular Slot Microstrip Patch Antenna Under Variable Conditions for Real-Time Microplastic Detection and Classification

This study designed and tested a rectangular slot microstrip patch antenna for real-time microplastic detection in water, finding the antenna could classify microplastic-contaminated samples through changes in electromagnetic resonance properties, offering a low-cost alternative to spectroscopic methods.

2025
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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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A Fully Integrated Microplastic Detection SoC with 0.1–3 GHz Bandwidth and 35 dB Dynamic Range for Narrow-Band Notch RF MEMS Sensor System

Engineers developed a miniaturized microwave sensor chip that can detect microplastics in water by measuring shifts in resonant frequency as particles pass through a microfluidic channel, achieving a wide bandwidth and high dynamic range in a compact integrated circuit design. This type of on-chip detection system could enable portable, real-time water quality monitoring for microplastic contamination at a fraction of the cost of laboratory methods.

2024 2 citations