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ClearThe Advancements and Detection Methodologies for Microplastic Detection in Environmental Samples
This review chapter examines destructive and non-destructive analytical methods for detecting and identifying microplastics in environmental samples, covering thermal analysis, GC-MS, FTIR spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The authors evaluate each technique's sensitivity, applicability across sample matrices, and limitations, aiming to guide method selection for environmental monitoring and research.
Analytical tools in advancing microplastics research for identification and quantification across environmental media: from sample to insight
This review surveys analytical techniques used in microplastic research, covering sampling, extraction, and identification methods including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and pyrolysis-GC/MS, highlighting trade-offs between throughput, sensitivity, and particle size detection limits.
Analytical tools in advancing microplastics research for identification and quantification across environmental media: from sample to insight
Researchers reviewed the analytical tools most commonly used for identifying and quantifying microplastics, focusing on FTIR and Raman spectroscopy as the two primary methods. The review compared their strengths and limitations and provided guidance for choosing between them based on particle size, sample matrix, and research objectives.
Promising techniques and open challenges for microplastic identification and quantification in environmental matrices
This review assessed current and emerging techniques for microplastic identification and quantification in environmental matrices, highlighting advantages and limitations of methods including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and pyrolysis-GC/MS.
Analysis of environmental microplastics by vibrational microspectroscopy: FTIR, Raman or both?
This study reviewed analytical methods for environmental microplastic analysis using vibrational microspectroscopy — comparing FTIR, Raman, and related techniques — and provided guidance on method selection for different sample types and research questions.
Advanced analytical techniques for microplastics in the environment: a review
Researchers reviewed the most advanced laboratory tools for detecting and identifying microplastics in environmental samples — including infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and pyrolysis gas chromatography — summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each technique to help researchers choose the right method for accurate microplastic analysis.
Advanced Instrumentation for Quantification of Microplastics
This book chapter reviews the range of sophisticated analytical instruments used to detect and measure microplastics in environmental samples, including Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, electron microscopy, and pyrolysis-GC-MS. It explains the strengths and limitations of each technique, helping researchers choose the right tool for the job. As microplastic research expands, having standardised and sensitive detection methods is critical for producing comparable data across studies.
Current techniques for identifying, quantifying, and characterizing micro and nanoplastics with emphasis on strengths, limitations, and challenges
Researchers reviewed current analytical techniques for identifying, quantifying, and characterizing micro- and nanoplastics across environmental matrices. The review highlights the strengths and limitations of methods including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and pyrolysis-GC/MS, and calls for standardization to improve comparability across studies.
Microplastics: Detection methods-An update
This review provides an updated overview of methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics, covering techniques from fluorescent dye labeling to advanced spectroscopy. Researchers describe the strengths and limitations of FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and pyrolysis-GC/MS, noting that each method offers different capabilities for sizing and identifying polymer types. The study highlights the need for standardized detection methods as microplastic contamination has been found in food, water, and human organs.
Analytical and Detection Techniques for Microplastics
This chapter reviewed analytical and detection techniques for microplastics across environmental matrices, covering sampling strategies, separation methods, and identification tools including FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, with discussion of their sensitivity, cost, and suitability for different environmental monitoring applications.
Optimizing microplastic analysis through comparative FTIR and raman spectroscopy: Addressing challenges in environmental degradation studies
This study optimized microplastic analysis by comparing FTIR and Raman spectroscopy approaches for identifying degraded polymer particles in environmental samples where photooxidation and mechanical fragmentation have altered spectral signatures. A combined spectroscopy approach outperformed either technique alone for accurately identifying degraded microplastics in complex environmental matrices.
Identification methods in microplastic analysis: a review
This review compared identification methods used in microplastic analysis — including visual inspection, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and thermal analysis — evaluating their accuracy, throughput, and suitability for different sample types.
Microplastic Detection and Monitoring in Biological and Environmental Systems: A Mini Review of Techniques and Strategies
This mini review compares the major techniques used to detect and measure microplastics in both environmental and biological samples, including infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry methods. Researchers evaluated the strengths and limitations of each approach for identifying different types and sizes of microplastic particles. The study provides practical guidance for choosing the right detection method depending on the specific research question and sample type.
An overview of microplastics characterization by thermal analysis
This review explores the potential of thermal analytical techniques - including thermogravimetry and pyrolysis-GC/MS - for identifying and characterizing microplastics in environmental samples, covering both manufactured primary microplastics and degradation-derived secondary ones. Thermal methods offer advantages for bulk quantification and polymer identification that complement spectroscopic approaches.
Analysis and Prevention of Microplastics Pollution in Water: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
This review surveyed current and emerging analytical methods for characterizing microplastics in water, covering Raman and FTIR spectroscopy, pyrolysis-GC/MS, and various microscopy approaches, and discussed prevention strategies including wastewater treatment, policy measures, and product redesign. The authors identify chemical identification of MP type as a persistent analytical challenge limiting progress in MP removal and regulation.
Micro and Nanoplastics Identification: Classic Methods and Innovative Detection Techniques
This review covers both classical and innovative methods for identifying micro- and nanoplastics in environmental samples. Researchers compare techniques including FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and emerging approaches like machine learning-assisted detection. The study emphasizes the need for standardized analytical protocols to ensure reliable and comparable measurements of plastic contamination across different environmental matrices.
Identification and removal of micro- and nano-plastics: Efficient and cost-effective methods
This review covers current methods for detecting and removing micro- and nanoplastics from the environment, including techniques like FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry for identification. Researchers also evaluated treatment technologies, including membrane filtration systems, for removing plastic particles from water sources. The study highlights the need for efficient, cost-effective solutions as plastic pollution continues to spread through water, soil, and living organisms.
A Review of Spectroscopic Techniques used for the Quantification and Classification of Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Environment
This review evaluates spectroscopic techniques — including Raman, FTIR, NIR, ICP-MS, fluorescence, X-ray, and NMR — for identifying and quantifying microplastics and nanoplastics in environmental and biological matrices, covering methodologies, sample handling, and applications.
Refined Analysis of Microplastics: Integrating Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy
This study optimized the use of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy for characterizing microplastics in aquatic environments, finding that integrating both techniques improves identification accuracy and physicochemical characterization.
Analytical methods for microplastics in the environment: a review
Researchers reviewed classical and advanced analytical methods for detecting microplastics in the environment. The methods covered include visual analysis, electron microscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, thermal analysis, mass spectrometry, and flow cytometry, providing a comprehensive overview of available tools for microplastic identification and quantification.
Detection methods of micro and nanoplastics
This review surveyed current detection methods for micro- and nanoplastics across environmental and food matrices, comparing techniques like FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry for identifying these emerging contaminants.
Detection of Sub-20 μm Microplastic Particles by Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Comparison with Raman Spectroscopy
Researchers compared two spectroscopy techniques for detecting microplastic particles smaller than 20 micrometers. They found that ATR-FTIR was more sensitive for the smallest particles (6 micrometers), while Raman spectroscopy performed better with larger particles. The study also identified spectral patterns that could serve as indicators of particle size, opening new possibilities for quickly classifying microplastic populations without time-consuming imaging.
Comprehensive analysis of common polymers using hyphenated TGA-FTIR-GC/MS and Raman spectroscopy towards a database for micro- and nanoplastics identification, characterization, and quantitation
Researchers developed a comprehensive analytical method combining multiple spectroscopy techniques to identify and quantify 35 common plastic types found as micro and nanoplastics in the environment. The resulting database serves as a reference standard for consistently detecting plastic pollution across different studies and sample types. This work addresses a critical gap in standardizing how microplastic contamination is measured worldwide.
Comparison of μ-ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and py-GCMS as identification tools for microplastic particles and fibers isolated from river sediments
Researchers compared two identification methods — micro-ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and pyrolysis-GC-MS — for characterizing microplastics extracted from river sediments, finding that the methods generally agreed on dominant polymers but differed in sensitivity to certain types. The comparison provides practical guidance for choosing analytical methods in freshwater microplastic monitoring programs.