Top-down synthesis of luminescent microplastics and nanoplastics by incorporation of upconverting nanoparticles for environmental assessment
Nadiia Yakovenko, Baptiste Amouroux, Magali Albignac, Fabrice Collin, Clément Roux, Anne‐Françoise Mingotaud, Pierre Roblin, Christophe Coudret, Alexandra ter Halle
Abstract
Polyethylene model particle is synthesized by a top-down approach with effective incorporation of upconverting nanoparticles. The particles with irregular shapes, similar to those found in the environment, are trackable under 980 nm irradiation.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsNanoparticleLuminescenceMaterials sciencePolyethyleneParticle (ecology)NanotechnologyIrradiationEnvironmental chemistryChemistryOptoelectronicsPhysicsComposite materialGeologyOceanographyNuclear physicsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies