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Label-Free Live-Cell Imaging of Internalized Microplastics and Cytoplasmic Organelles with Multicolor CARS Microscopy

Label-free multicolor coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy was used to simultaneously visualize internalized microplastics and cellular organelles in live cells without requiring fluorescent staining. The approach enables real-time tracking of plastic particle interactions with intracellular structures, offering new insight into how microplastics behave inside human cells.

2022 Environmental Science & Technology 18 citations
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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 Microspectroscopy to Trace the Incorporation of Deuterium from Labeled (Micro)Plastics into Microbial Cells.

Researchers applied stable isotope resonance Raman microspectroscopy at the single-cell level to trace the incorporation of deuterium from labeled (micro)plastics into microbial cells, demonstrating a novel method for tracking microbial degradation of plastics at the cellular level.

2025 Analytical chemistry
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Quantitative monitoring of microplastics and lipid metabolism in live zebrafish via hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

Researchers used spectral focusing hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy to longitudinally monitor microplastic uptake, size-dependent organ accumulation, and lipid metabolic changes in live zebrafish during development. They found that microplastic exposure disrupted hepatic lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis, with the SRS imaging approach enabling real-time, label-free tracking of microplastics and associated biochemical changes in living organisms.

2024
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Correlative spectroscopy and microscopy analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in complex biological matrices

Researchers combined fluorescence, second harmonic generation, and coherent Raman scattering microscopy in a single instrument to image micro- and nanoplastics in lung cells, zebrafish, and mouse tissues. Polystyrene nanoplastics crossed the blood-brain barrier and accumulated in lipid-rich brain regions in mouse models.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Quantitative assessment and monitoring of microplastics and nanoplastics distributions and lipid metabolism in live zebrafish using hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

Researchers developed a new imaging technique to watch microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in live zebrafish in real time, without needing dyes or labels. They found that these tiny plastic particles built up in the fish's digestive system and disrupted fat metabolism, providing direct visual evidence of how micro- and nanoplastics can interfere with basic biological processes.

2024 Environment International 20 citations
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Correlative spectroscopy and microscopy analysis of micro- and nanoplastics in complex biological matrices

Researchers combined fluorescence microscopy, second harmonic generation imaging, and coherent Raman scattering to detect and map micro- and nanoplastics in lung cells, zebrafish, and mouse tissues. Polystyrene nanoplastics were found to cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in lipid-rich brain regions in animal models.

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
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Imaging and quantifying the biological uptake and distribution of nanoplastics using a dual-functional model material

Researchers developed a dual-functional nanoplastic model material that allows both imaging and precise quantification of nanoplastic uptake in biological systems. Using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, they could track where nanoplastics accumulated in organisms at high resolution. The tool addresses a major gap in nanoplastic research by enabling more accurate measurement of how these tiny particles interact with living tissues.

2024 2 citations
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Fast microplastics identification with stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

Stimulated Raman scattering microscopy was applied to rapidly identify and image microplastic particles in complex environmental samples at speeds dramatically faster than conventional Raman spectroscopy. The technique has potential to enable high-throughput microplastic analysis that could make large-scale environmental monitoring more feasible.

2018 Journal of Raman Spectroscopy 165 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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Fast detection and 3D imaging of nanoplastics and microplastics by stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

Researchers developed a fast imaging technique using stimulated Raman scattering microscopy to detect and create 3D maps of nanoplastics and microplastics at the single-particle level. The method can identify plastic particles as small as 100 nanometers and distinguish between different polymer types without the need for dyes or labels. This technology could help scientists more accurately track tiny plastic particles in environmental and biological samples.

2023 Cell Reports Physical Science 23 citations
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Limits of the detection of microplastics in fish tissue using stimulated Raman scattering microscopy

This study demonstrated the detection sensitivity of stimulated Raman scattering microscopy for identifying microplastic beads within fish tissue, characterizing how signal-to-noise ratio varies with particle size. The technique provided chemical contrast to distinguish different plastic types within biological tissue without destructive sample preparation.

2024 Biomedical Optics Express 7 citations
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Stimulated Raman scattering simulation for imaging optimization

This paper describes simulation tools for optimizing stimulated Raman scattering microscopy, a technique used for rapid, label-free imaging. SRS microscopy is one of the emerging methods being developed to detect and characterize microplastics in complex environmental and biological samples.

2021 Journal of the European Optical Society Rapid Publications 11 citations
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Label-free detection of polystyrene nanoparticles in Daphnia magna using Raman confocal mapping

Researchers demonstrated that Raman confocal mapping can detect polystyrene nanoparticles inside Daphnia magna without labels or dyes, revealing particle accumulation in the gut and providing a non-invasive method for studying nanoplastic uptake in organisms.

2023 Nanoscale Advances 12 citations
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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 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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Raman Spectroscopic Detection of Silicone Leakage in Human Breast and Lymph Node Tissues

This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it uses Raman spectroscopy to detect silicone leakage from ruptured breast implants in human tissue samples.

2023 Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences 2 citations
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Quantification of Polystyrene Uptake by Different Cell Lines Using Fluorescence Microscopy and Label-Free Visualization of Intracellular Polystyrene Particles by Raman Microspectroscopic Imaging

Scientists tested how human cells take up polystyrene microplastic particles using three cell types that represent the lung lining, intestinal lining, and immune system. All three cell types absorbed the microplastic beads, with immune cells showing different uptake patterns compared to the barrier cells of the lungs and gut. This study confirms that microplastics can enter human cells through multiple exposure routes, including breathing and eating, and that immune cells may play a special role in processing these particles.

2024 Cells 12 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