Preservation, storage, and sample preparation methods for freshwater microplastics – a comprehensive review
Behnam Nayebi, Pratishtha Khurana, Rama Pulicharla, Shooka Karimpour, Satinder Kaur Brar
Abstract
Sampling, storage, preservation, pre-treatment, and extraction are essential components of microplastic detection. Hence, to obtain an accurate representation of microplastics, it is crucial to carefully choose the most suitable pre-analysis methods.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsSampling (signal processing)Environmental scienceSample (material)Sample preparationComputer scienceExtraction (chemistry)Biochemical engineeringProcess engineeringEnvironmental chemistryEngineeringChemistryChromatographyTelecommunicationsDetectorMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts