Advances in microplastics detection: A comprehensive review of methodologies and their effectiveness
Microplastics (MPs) pollution has become a significant environmental concern due to their
widespread distribution and potential impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Accurate …
widespread distribution and potential impact on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Accurate …
Machine learning assisted Raman spectroscopy: A viable approach for the detection of microplastics
The accumulation of microplastics (MPs) resulting from disposal of plastic waste into water
sources, poses a significant threat to aquatic organisms. These are readily ingested by …
sources, poses a significant threat to aquatic organisms. These are readily ingested by …
Concentrations and carbonyl index of microplastic in surface seawater in southeastern coastal region off Japan, Northwestern Pacific
In this study, microplastic concentrations in the southeastern coastal regions of Japan were
measured along the northward ocean current at seven stations from Okinawa to Tokai …
measured along the northward ocean current at seven stations from Okinawa to Tokai …
Accessing the intrinsic factors of carbonyl index of microplastics: Physical and spectral properties, baseline correction, calculation methods, and their interdependence
Carbonyl index (CI) is a measure of the degradation status of microplastics. While many
studies address environmental factors of microplastic degradation, intrinsic factors like …
studies address environmental factors of microplastic degradation, intrinsic factors like …
Influence of mesh selectivity on risk assessment of marine microplastics
Z Yang, J Zhang, V Viyakarn, M Sakaguchi, S Oka… - Marine Pollution …, 2025 - Elsevier
In this study, environmental microplastic samples (> 30 μm) were collected from surface
seawater and the water column, characterized, and used to assess ecological risks. The …
seawater and the water column, characterized, and used to assess ecological risks. The …
Estimation of laser spot size in Raman micro-imaging and improved particle size estimation of small microplastics
Z Yang, H Arakawa - Colloids and Surfaces C: Environmental Aspects, 2025 - Elsevier
In this study, we developed a method to estimate laser spot size during Raman micro-
imaging by integrating experimental data from standard microplastic samples with a …
imaging by integrating experimental data from standard microplastic samples with a …
An automatic method for accurate signal-to-noise ratio estimation and baseline correction of Raman spectra of environmental microplastics
In this study, we introduced a k-iterative double sliding-window (DSW^ k) method for the
estimation of spectral noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and baseline correction. The …
estimation of spectral noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and baseline correction. The …
Visualization and characterisation of microplastics in aquatic environment using a home-built micro-Raman spectroscopic set up
Microplastics (MP) which are tiny plastic particles of sizes range from 1 μm (μm) to 5 mm
(mm), have become a growing cause of concern due to their widespread presence in the …
(mm), have become a growing cause of concern due to their widespread presence in the …
How to Measure Polymer Degradation? An Analysis of Authors' Choices When Calculating the Carbonyl Index
R S. Gomes, AN Fernandes… - Environmental Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The carbonyl index aims to measure the degradation level and is used in plastic
degradation research as a proxy for the general degradation level of collected plastic …
degradation research as a proxy for the general degradation level of collected plastic …
Distribution characteristics and microbial synergistic degradation potential of polyethylene and polypropylene in freshwater estuarine sediments
Y Chen, L Niu, Y Li, Y Wang, J Shen, W Zhang… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
The microbial degradation of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) resins in rivers and
lakes has emerged as a crucial issue in the management of microplastics. This study …
lakes has emerged as a crucial issue in the management of microplastics. This study …