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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.

2024 Heliyon 12 citations
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Rapid 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.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Label-free identification and differentiation of different microplastics using phasor analysis of fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM)-generated data

Researchers developed a label-free method using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) combined with phasor analysis to identify and differentiate multiple types of microplastics based on their unique fluorescence lifetime signatures, enabling more efficient microplastic characterization without chemical staining.

2021 Chemico-Biological Interactions 38 citations
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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.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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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.

2023 Environmental Research 15 citations
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First-line detection of PET and PVC microplastics in water using a portable fluorescence lifetime platform

Researchers demonstrated that a portable fluorescence lifetime analysis (FLA) device can rapidly screen for PET and PVC microplastics in water suspensions at concentrations as low as 0.01 mg/mL. The label-free method is much cheaper than conventional detection approaches, enabling cost-effective tiered environmental monitoring.

2025 Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
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A Rapid Method for Detecting Microplastics Based on Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Technology (FLIM)

Researchers developed a rapid microplastic detection method using fluorescence lifetime imaging technology (FLIM) with phasor analysis. The study successfully identified four types of microplastics, both Nile red-stained and unstained, by their unique fluorescence lifetime signatures. The findings suggest that FLIM-based phasor analysis could provide a faster and more accurate approach for microplastic identification compared to conventional spectroscopic methods.

2022 Toxics 65 citations
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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.

2022 Water 29 citations
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Optical measurement technologies for detecting low levels of pollution and identifying microplastics in water

Researchers reviewed optical technologies for detecting and identifying microplastics in water, experimentally characterizing the fluorescence spectra of PE and PET microplastic samples under 365 nm excitation and identifying spectral bands enabling identification of different polymer types, then proposing a comprehensive hardware solution using a fluorescent probe for microplastic visualization.

2024
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Identification of different plastic types and natural materials from terrestrial environments using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy

Researchers tested a microscopy technique called fluorescence lifetime imaging (FD-FLIM) to quickly identify and distinguish microplastics from natural materials like soil particles, finding that a 445 nm light excitation was best for telling plastic types apart — potentially offering a faster alternative to slow, labor-intensive microplastic analysis methods.

2024 Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 14 citations
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Real-Time Quantification of Microplastics in Aquatic Systems via Fluorescence Microscopy

Researchers developed a real-time fluorescence microscopy method capable of quantifying microplastics in aquatic systems with high precision, providing a faster and more accessible tool for monitoring microplastic contamination in drinking water reservoirs.

2023
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A non-contact in situ approach for detecting fluorescent microplastic particles in flowing water using fluorescence spectroscopy

Researchers developed a non-contact in situ method combining fluorescence spectroscopy and interferometric particle imaging to detect, characterise, and classify fluorescent polypropylene microplastic particles in flowing water.

2025 Environmental Science Advances
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Preliminary Results From Detection of Microplastics in Liquid Samples Using Flow Cytometry

Researchers developed a novel flow cytometry approach for in-situ detection and quantification of microplastics in liquid samples using fluorescent staining, testing nine polymer types under controlled laboratory conditions. The method offers a high-throughput alternative to traditional time-consuming microplastic detection protocols that risk sample contamination.

2020 Frontiers in Marine Science 93 citations
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A Selective Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe for No-Wash Detection of PVC Microplastic

Researchers developed a selective ratiometric fluorescent probe for detecting PVC microplastics without sample washing, offering a simpler and faster method than current spectroscopic approaches for identifying this specific polymer type in water.

2021 Polymers 17 citations
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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.

2022 Polymers 19 citations
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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.

2025 Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A
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Polymer Sorting Through Fluorescence Spectra

Identifying which type of plastic a particle is made of is a key step in microplastics research, and this study explored using fluorescence spectroscopy as a faster, cheaper alternative to standard methods. By exposing six common polymers to different light wavelengths and analyzing their fluorescence signatures, the researchers found combinations of wavelengths that could reliably distinguish between plastics like polystyrene, polyamide, and polypropylene. This technique could streamline polymer identification in large-scale environmental monitoring programs.

2025 Bioengineering 1 citations
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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.

2023 Photonics 14 citations
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Real-time detection of label-free submicron-sized plastics using flow-channeled differential interference contrast microscopy

Researchers developed differential interference contrast microscopy for real-time label-free detection of submicron plastics in water, overcoming bright-field microscopy limits.

2023 1 citations
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Excitation–Emission Fluorescence Mapping Analysis of Microplastics That Are Typically Pollutants

Researchers introduced a two-dimensional fluorescence excitation-emission mapping method for identifying common microplastics including polystyrene, PET, and polypropylene. Unlike conventional fluorescence approaches that use a single excitation wavelength, this technique captures spectral fingerprints across a range of wavelengths for more reliable identification. The method offers a non-destructive, label-free alternative for detecting microplastic contamination.

2024 Photochem 2 citations