Detection of trace sub-micron (nano) plastics in water samples using pyrolysis-gas chromatography time of flight mass spectrometry (PY-GCToF).
G.L. Sullivan, Javier Delgado Gallardo, Eurig W. Jones, P.J. Hollliman, Trystan Watson, S. Sarp
Topics & Concepts
Mass spectrometryPolyvinyl chlorideChromatographyPolypropylenePolystyreneDetection limitGas chromatographyTime-of-flight mass spectrometryExtraction (chemistry)PyrolysisSample preparationMembraneAnalytical Chemistry (journal)ChemistryMaterials scienceIonPolymerComposite materialBiochemistryIonizationOrganic chemistryMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals