How high are concentrations of microplastics in the environment, in our drinking water or in foods? Researchers have developed an automated analysis method for the identification and quantification of ...

In collaboration with Daylight Solutions and the Alfred Wegener Institute, MG Optical Solutions presented groundbreaking research on microplastic (MPP) analysis at Photonics West Virtual. Utilizing ...

Since the start of commercial plastic manufacture, society has become increasingly dependent on plastics. Global demand has been stoked by its adaptability, stability, lightweight, and affordable ...

RECOUP (Recycling of Used Plastics Ltd.), based in England, has expanded its in‑house laboratory by improving its microplastic analysis capabilities, enabling it to examine plastics at a more detailed ...

Different types of wood waste can be used to create the water filter. Credit: UBC Forestry/Jillian van der Geest Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists ...

A new "gold standard" for soil analysis and microplastic extraction has been developed at the University of New England (UNE), unlocking vital capabilities to safeguard agricultural soils and protect ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have become one of the most pervasive pollutants in our environment. They originate from the breakdown of a variety of sources ...