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ClearRapid and reliable detection of microplastics in drinking water using fluorescence microscopy
Researchers developed a fluorescence-based method for rapid detection and quantification of microplastics in drinking water, addressing the need for faster and more practical monitoring tools. The method achieved high sensitivity and allowed polymer discrimination without requiring expensive spectroscopic instrumentation.
Rapid and reliable detection of microplastics in drinking water using fluorescence microscopy
This study developed a rapid and reliable fluorescence-based method for detecting microplastics in drinking water, addressing the need for faster alternatives to time-consuming conventional analytical approaches. The method demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for common plastic polymers in drinking water matrices.
Quantitative Detection of Microplastics in Water through Fluorescence Signal Analysis
Researchers developed an automatic, portable fluorescence-based system for quantitative detection of microplastics in water, using dye-stained particles flowing through a laser beam to enable fast and objective counting without manual microscopy.
A New Optical Method for Quantitative Detection of Microplastics in Water Based on Real-Time Fluorescence Analysis
Researchers developed a new fluorescence-based particle counter for real-time quantitative detection of microplastics in water, validating the method against FTIR analysis on wastewater treatment plant samples containing polyethylene and PVC particles.
Real-time microplastic detection using polarization digital holographic microscope
Researchers developed a real-time microplastic detection system using a polarization digital holographic microscope, enabling identification and characterization of MP particles in water based on their optical properties without the need for chemical staining or extensive sample preparation.
Optical System for In-situ Detection of Microplastics
Researchers developed a portable optical system capable of detecting, identifying, continuously monitoring, and quantifying microplastics in situ at natural water bodies. The system uses optical techniques to observe the temporal behavior of microplastic concentrations at fixed locations, enabling real-time environmental monitoring without sample collection and laboratory processing.
Revolutionizing microplastic detection in water through quantum dot fluorescence
Researchers developed a quantum dot fluorescence-based detection system for microplastics in water, achieving sensitive and rapid identification of multiple polymer types with lower detection limits and faster analysis times than conventional spectroscopic methods.
Fast and portable fluorescence lifetime analysis for early warning detection of micro- and nanoplastics in water
Researchers developed a portable fluorescence-based system that can detect micro- and nanoplastics in water without any sample preparation or labeling. The method works by measuring the natural fluorescence lifetime of plastic particles using a pulsed laser, achieving detection limits as low as 0.01 mg/mL. The study presents a promising early-warning tool for rapid, on-site monitoring of plastic contamination in water sources.
Micro-flow imaging for in-situ and real-time enumeration and identification of microplastics in water
Researchers tested micro-flow imaging (MFI) — a technology that uses high-speed cameras to photograph particles flowing through liquid — as a faster, more consistent way to count and characterise microplastics in water samples. The method automatically captures size, shape, colour, and transparency in real time with minimal sample preparation, making it a promising tool for field monitoring of waterways where current techniques are slow and labour-intensive.
Automatic Detection of Microplastics in the Aqueous Environment
Researchers developed a deep-learning system for real-time detection and counting of microplastics in freshwater, achieving high accuracy for particles 1 mm and larger.
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.
Frequency domain fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy: A new method to directly identify microplastics in water.
Researchers evaluated frequency-domain fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FD-FLIM) as a method to identify ABS, PC, PET, PS, and PVC granulates directly in a 1 cm water layer without filtration or drying. The study found that all five polymer types could be unambiguously identified by their fluorescence lifetimes, establishing FD-FLIM as a promising rapid label-free technique for direct microplastic detection in aqueous samples.
Compact holographic microscope for imaging flowing microplastics
Researchers developed a compact holographic microscope capable of imaging flowing microplastics in aquatic environments, providing a fast, quantitative method for real-time characterization of plastic particle size and shape distributions.
In-situ Detection Method for Microplastics in Water by Polarized Light Scattering
Researchers developed an in-situ detection method for microplastics in water using polarized light scattering at 120 degrees, enabling real-time measurement of individual particles without sample collection or laboratory processing.
A promising method for fast identification of microplastic particles in environmental samples: A pilot study using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
Researchers piloted fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy as a fast method for identifying microplastic particles in environmental samples. The study suggests this technique could simplify microplastic analysis by potentially eliminating the need for extensive extraction steps, enabling more direct identification of plastic particles in complex matrices.
Portable On-Site Optical Detection and Quantification of Microplastics
Researchers built a portable, on-site optical device to detect and quantify microplastics in water. The device addresses the challenge of detecting small, often translucent particles without a laboratory setting. Portable microplastic detection tools could enable real-time monitoring in the field, supporting faster environmental assessments.
A field deployable imaging system for detecting microplastics in the aquatic environment
Researchers built a portable imaging system for detecting microplastics in water that can be deployed directly in the field rather than requiring laboratory analysis. The system uses a de-scattering algorithm to produce clear images even in turbid water conditions and can identify particles as small as 50 micrometers. This low-cost tool could make routine microplastic monitoring of rivers, lakes, and coastal waters much more practical and accessible.
Fluorescence Machine Vision-Based Rapid Quantitative Characterization of Microplastics
Scientists developed a new system that uses special fluorescent dye and artificial intelligence to quickly detect and count microplastics (tiny plastic particles) in samples. The technology is faster and cheaper than current methods, which could help researchers better track these particles that may pose health risks when they get into our food and water. This advance could lead to better monitoring of microplastic pollution and help protect human health.
Efficient Microplastic Detection in Water Using ResNet50 and Fluorescence Imaging
Researchers applied a ResNet50 deep learning model to fluorescence microscopy images of water samples, achieving high-accuracy classification of microplastics, demonstrating that deep learning can efficiently automate microplastic identification from microscopy data.
Real-time morphological detection of label-free submicron-sized plastics using flow-channeled differential interference contrast microscopy
Researchers developed a flow-channeled differential interference contrast microscopy system capable of real-time morphological detection of label-free submicron-sized plastic particles in water, overcoming limitations of conventional bright-field microscopy for monitoring aquatic microplastic pollution.
In-situ and real-time detection of micro/nanoplastics in water: Combining laboratory experiments and modelling studies for plastic life cycle analysis
Researchers developed a nano-digital inline holographic microscope for real-time in-situ detection of micro- and nanoplastics in freshwater, combining laboratory experiments with modeling to analyze physicochemical characteristics and dynamic behaviors of MPs relevant to plastic life cycle analysis, addressing the 85% research gap between freshwater and marine MP studies.
High-throughput microplastic assessment using polarization holographic imaging
Researchers built a portable, low-cost system that uses holographic imaging and polarized light combined with deep learning to automatically detect, count, and classify microplastics in water in real time — without lengthy sample preparation. This tool significantly speeds up microplastic monitoring and could be widely deployed for environmental surveillance.
Microplastics Detection in Streaming Tap Water with Raman Spectroscopy
Researchers demonstrated that Raman spectroscopy can detect and identify microplastic particles in streaming tap water in real time, offering a rapid non-destructive method for monitoring plastic contamination in drinking water.
In Situ Fluorescent Illumination of Microplastics in Water Utilizing a Combination of Dye/Surfactant and Quenching Techniques
Researchers developed an in situ fluorescent microplastic detection method using a nonpolar dye combined with surfactant to form nanoscale dye particles that selectively adsorb onto and penetrate plastic polymer matrices in water, then quenched free dye fluorescence using aniline to enable direct visualization of stained microplastics without filtration.