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Localisation and identification of polystyrene particles in tissue sections using Raman spectroscopic imaging

Researchers developed a Raman spectroscopic imaging method to localize and identify polystyrene microplastic particles directly within tissue sections, enabling in-situ detection without fluorescent labeling and making environmental sample analysis feasible.

2023 NanoImpact 12 citations
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Raman imaging for the analysis of silicone microplastics and nanoplastics released from a kitchen sealant

Advanced Raman imaging with 50 nm pixel scanning was used to identify and characterize silicone microplastics and nanoplastics released from a kitchen sealant, demonstrating that common household silicone products can release significant quantities of micro and nanoplastic particles.

2023 Frontiers in Chemistry 17 citations
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Raman Microspectroscopy Detection and Characterisation of Microplastics in Human Breastmilk

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to detect and characterize microplastics in human breast milk samples for the first time. They found microplastic particles in the samples, confirming that nursing infants can be exposed to microplastics through breastfeeding. This pilot study highlights the need for larger investigations into how microplastics in breast milk might affect infant health during a critical period of development.

2022 Polymers 730 citations
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How to Identify and Quantify Microplastics and Nanoplastics Using Raman Imaging?

This paper reviews advances in Raman imaging as a method for identifying and quantifying microplastics and nanoplastics in environmental samples, discussing current protocols, analytical challenges, and the need for standardization.

2024 Analytical Chemistry 9 citations
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Raman microspectroscopy and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of polyethylene microplastics in human soft tissues

Researchers developed a combined technique using Raman microspectroscopy and laser-based analysis to detect polyethylene microplastics in human soft tissue samples. The method can identify both the plastic polymer and any associated inorganic elements in tissue. This kind of detection tool is important for understanding whether microplastics accumulate in specific human organs and what health effects they might have.

2024 Heliyon 13 citations
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Label-free human-disease characterization through circulating cell free DNA analysis using Raman Spectroscopy

Not relevant to microplastics — this study uses Raman spectroscopy to analyse cell-free DNA in blood as a diagnostic tool for cancer and diabetes, with no connection to microplastic research.

2023 Research Square (Research Square) 1 citations
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Raman Spectroscopic Imaging of Human Bladder Resectates towards Intraoperative Cancer Assessment

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy imaging to distinguish between healthy and cancerous human bladder tissue without the need for chemical stains or labels. The technique successfully identified cancer regions in tissue samples from ten patients, using advanced data analysis to map molecular differences. While not directly related to microplastics, this spectroscopy method is also used in microplastic research and demonstrates the power of label-free chemical imaging in medical applications.

2023 Cancers 23 citations
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Feasibility of Raman and FTIR spectroscopy for direct microplastic search in the human milk samples: Comparative qualitative study

Researchers tested whether infrared and Raman spectroscopy could detect microplastics directly in human breast milk without harsh chemical processing that might damage the samples. They found these methods can serve as a useful screening tool for common plastics like polyethylene and polystyrene in milk, which matters because breast milk is a direct route of microplastic exposure for infants.

2025 Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 14 citations
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A review of recent progress in the application of Raman spectroscopy and SERS detection of microplastics and derivatives

This review covers advances in using Raman spectroscopy and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect and identify microplastics in the environment. These techniques offer high resolution and sensitive detection that can identify specific plastic types even at very small sizes. Better detection methods are essential for understanding the true extent of microplastic contamination and its potential risks to human health.

2023 Microchimica Acta 53 citations
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Study on Rapid Recognition of Marine Microplastics Based on Raman Spectroscopy

Researchers developed a rapid identification system for marine microplastics using Raman spectroscopy, enabling quick determination of plastic type and size. Fast, accurate identification tools are critical for monitoring the growing problem of microplastic pollution in ocean environments.

2021 Knowledge Repository of Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, CAS (Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research) 9 citations
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Raman Imaging Spectroscopy: History, Fundamentals and Current Scenario of the Technique

This review covers the history and principles of Raman imaging spectroscopy, a technique increasingly used to identify and map the chemical composition of microplastics in environmental samples. The review provides technical context for one of the most important tools in microplastic analysis.

2019 Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society 51 citations
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Label-free stimulated Raman scattering imaging of intracellular microplastics in mammalian cells

Researchers used label-free stimulated Raman scattering imaging to visualize microplastic uptake and distribution inside mammalian cells without fluorescent labels, finding that intracellular microplastics were associated with elevated reactive oxygen species, reduced cell viability, and altered lipid metabolism.

2025
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Raman spectroscopy: Recent advances in fast and reliable microplastic analysis

This review summarized recent advances in Raman spectroscopy for fast and reliable microplastic identification, covering improvements in speed, sensitivity, and automation that are making the technique more practical for routine environmental monitoring. Raman-based methods are increasingly able to identify microplastics in complex environmental matrices including biological tissues.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Detection and characterization of small-sized microplastics (≥ 5 µm) in milk products

Researchers developed a new micro-Raman methodology to detect and characterize microplastics as small as 5 micrometers in milk products, identifying polyethylene and polystyrene particles in tested samples and providing a reliable analytical approach for food contamination assessment.

2021 Scientific Reports 200 citations
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Raman Microspectroscopy: Improvement in Signal Generation and Collection to Facilitate Raman Spectroscopy

Advances in Raman microspectroscopy were reviewed for improving signal generation and analysis in microplastic identification, including new detector designs and data processing algorithms. Enhanced Raman spectroscopy capabilities enable faster and more accurate polymer identification at smaller particle sizes.

2025 IntechOpen eBooks 1 citations
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Raman spectroscopy: Recent advances in fast and reliable microplastic analysis

This review covered recent advances in Raman spectroscopy for fast and reliable microplastic analysis, with emphasis on its ability to characterize small particles that can penetrate living tissues. The authors highlight improvements in speed and sensitivity that are making Raman techniques more practical for environmental monitoring.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Identification of microplastics using Raman spectroscopy: Latest developments and future prospects

This review summarizes the latest advances in using Raman spectroscopy to identify microplastics in environmental samples, highlighting improvements in speed, sensitivity, and the ability to characterize plastic type and surface chemistry.

2018 Water Research 936 citations
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Quantitative analysis of microplastics in water by Raman spectroscopy: influence of microplastic concentration on Raman scattering intensities

Researchers investigated quantitative Raman spectroscopy for detecting microplastics directly in water, finding that Raman scattering intensities varied with concentration for both PVC spheres (40-100 um) and PE spheres (40-48 um) dispersed in de-ionized water at 0.1-1.0 wt%.

2024
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Advancements in optical techniques for direct identification and localization of micro- and nanoplastics in biological samples

This review surveyed advances in optical techniques for detecting and localizing microplastics directly in biological tissue samples, addressing the challenge that human tissue detection has not kept pace with detection in environmental matrices. Emerging methods including Raman microspectroscopy and CARS microscopy were identified as most promising for tissue-level microplastic identification.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Applications of Raman spectroscopy for microplastic detection and characterization: a comprehensive spectral reference

This review evaluates Raman spectroscopy as a tool for detecting and identifying microplastics across water, soil, air, and biological samples. The study consolidates reference spectra for common plastic polymers and discusses recent innovations like surface-enhanced Raman techniques that improve detection sensitivity, while also addressing challenges like fluorescence interference in complex samples.

2025 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 3 citations
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Microplastic and nanoplastic analysis in drinking water and indoor air with Raman micro-spectroscopy

Raman micro-spectroscopy was used to detect and characterize micro- and nanoplastics in drinking water and indoor air, demonstrating the technique's value for assessing human exposure to plastic particles across multiple environments.

2023
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Microplastic identification using Raman microsocpy

Researchers developed and implemented a Raman spectroscopy system for rapid detection and identification of microplastic particles on substrates. The system enables efficient chemical characterization of microplastics found across diverse environmental matrices including ocean, lakes, soil, beach sediment, and human blood.

2022 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Advancements in optical techniques for direct identification and localization of micro- and nanoplastics in biological samples

Researchers reviewed advanced optical methods for directly detecting and localizing microplastics in biological tissues, highlighting techniques that can identify particles without extraction or digestion. Optical approaches including Raman mapping and coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering allow spatial mapping of microplastics in tissue sections.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Raman-spektroskopische Charakterisierung von Zellen und Gewebe nach Exposition mit Nanoplastik

Researchers exposed human monocytic THP-1 cells, trophoblasts, and placenta cells to primary and secondary nanoplastic particles at 100 particles/cell in sizes of 200 nm and 60 nm, then used confocal laser scanning microscopy and Raman microspectroscopy to locate and characterize intracellular nanoplastics.

2022 LIBDOC - Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau