Microplastics Monitoring Articles
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Microplastics penetrate all systems of the body, leading to behavioral changes
Summary New research by University of Rhode Island professor Jamie Ross focuses on the neurobehavioral effects and inflammatory responses of exposure to microplastics, as well as the accumulation of microplastics in tissues, including the brain. Her team found that the infiltration of microplastics in the body was as common as in the environment, leading to behavioral changes, especially in older ...
By Matexcel
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Microplastics in Our Water
The tiny plastic particles are ubiquitous in the environment and our bodies, so what can be done to lessen risks? They collect at the bottom of the sea in the Marianas trench. They’re carried across the sky by the jet stream, coming to rest near the summit of Mt. Everest. They fall in raindrops on remote wilderness areas. They’re detected in tap water, and they’re in bottled ...
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A New Method for Removing Microplastics from Water Found
Researchers at Princeton School of Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that cheaply removes salt and microplastics from seawater. The researchers created an aerogel with protein, a lightweight porous material that can be used in a variety of applications, including water filtration, energy storage, sound insulation, and heat insulation. Craig Arnold, ...
By Matexcel
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Using Raman Spectroscopy for Microplastic Analysis
Microplastic analysis of materials found in our environment has become a priority to understand their potential impacts on human health. Most characterisation techniques face many challenges due to the nature of the microplastic samples. This article outlines the need for more research into microplastics and how Raman microscopy offers unique advantages for microplastic analysis and identifying ...
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Understanding the health and environmental risks of microplastics
Research has shown that tiny pieces of plastic are almost everywhere—in the air, water, food, and even in the human body—but it's unclear what risks nano- and microplastics pose to the environment or human health. Researchers are using lessons from nanotoxicology to begin investigating the risks of microplastics, according to a cover story in Chemical & Engineering News, the ...
By Matexcel
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New Membranes for Environmental, Pharma and Wider Applications
Summary: A new membrane that’s better for your application Choose Gold-coated polyester membranes for: Detecting and characterizing micro-plastics in environmental water samples. Particle analysis by SEM/EDX, FTIR microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Identification and characterization of micro- and nanoparticles in pharmaceutical fluids and chemical auxiliary agents. Testing for ...
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Analysis of Microplastics Collected from Marine Species Using an Infrared Microscope
Pollution by marine debris including microplastics has become a serious environmental problem, and scientists all over the world are exploring its status by carrying out a survey on microplastics accumulated in marine species. The effects of marine debris have spread through the food chain to marine species such as polar cod living in the Arctic Ocean and deepwater shrimp (order Amphipoda) living ...
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Microplastic Analysis Using the AIM-9000 Infrared Microscope
Microplastics are minute pieces of plastic with diameters ranging from a few micrometers to a couple of millimeters. Microplastics have become a global environmental issue since they may adversely affect coastal and marine ecosystems and potentially harm the health of human beings. An FTIR spectrometer, in conjunction with an infrared microscope capable of easily analyzing minute samples, is ...
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Widespread Plastic Pollution Found in Great Lakes Tributaries
Tiny pieces of harmful plastic, called microplastics, are prevalent in many rivers that flow into the Great Lakes, according to a study published today in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Results are also illustrated on a new USGS microplastics website. Microplastics fall off decomposing bottles and bags, wear off of synthetic clothing and are manufactured into some ...
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