Characterization and quantification of microplastics and organic pollutants in mussels by microwave-assisted sample preparation and analytical pyrolysis
Greta Biale, Jacopo La Nasa, Lorenzo Fiorentini, Alessio Ceccarini, Diego Carnaroglio, Marco Mattonai, Francesca Modugno
Abstract
We developed a method to isolate and quantify various classes of both non-polymeric contaminants and polymers from mussel flour using microwave-assisted extraction/digestion and analytical pyrolysis-GC-MS.
Topics & Concepts
MicroplasticsPollutantCharacterization (materials science)Environmental chemistryEnvironmental sciencePyrolysisMicrowaveChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyEngineeringOrganic chemistryTelecommunicationsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals