Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Atmosphere: Methodology for Microplastics Size-Fractionation Sampling
Yuliya Logvina, Isabel Matas, Helena Ribeiro, Luís Pinto da Silva, Pedro M. S. M. Rodrigues, João M.M. Leitão, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva
Abstract
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are an important atmospheric aerosol constituent. However, there still needs to be a standard procedure for their sampling and size fractionation, which is an obstacle to the aggregation and critical analysis of results obtained by different research groups. This review focuses on the sampling and fractionation methodologies used for MNPs. Moreover, a streamlined, simplified methodology for sampling and fractionation is proposed.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsAtmosphere (unit)Environmental scienceSampling (signal processing)FractionationEnvironmental chemistryMeteorologyChemistryGeographyChromatographyComputer scienceTelecommunicationsDetectorMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies