A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics
in sediments

J 2017

A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics in sediments

HANVEY, Joanne S., Phoebe J. LEWIS, Jennifer L. LAVERS, Nicholas D. CROSBIE, Karla Andrea POZO et. al.

Basic information

Original name

A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics in sediments

Authors

HANVEY, Joanne S. (36 Australia), Phoebe J. LEWIS (36 Australia), Jennifer L. LAVERS (36 Australia), Nicholas D. CROSBIE (36 Australia), Karla Andrea POZO (380 Italy, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Bradley O. CLARKE (36 Australia)

Edition

Analytical Methods, CAMBRIDGE, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017, 1759-9660

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

21101 Food and beverages

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 2.073

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/17:00100069

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ay02707e

UT WoS

000395999600007

Keywords in English

SMALL-PLASTIC DEBRIS; PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS; MARINE-SEDIMENTS; BEACH SEDIMENTS; QUANTITATIVE-ANALYSIS; SPATIAL-DISTRIBUTION; RAMAN-SPECTROSCOPY; MEDITERRANEAN SEA; SYNTHETIC-FIBERS; SANDY BEACHES

Abstract

V originále

In this review the analytical techniques for measuring microplastics in sediment have been evaluated. Four primary areas of the analytical process have been identified that include (1) sampling, (2) extraction, (3) quantitation and (4) quality assurance/quality control (QAQC). Each of those sections have their own subject specific challenges and require further method development and harmonisation. The most common approach to extracting microplastics from sediments is density separation. Following extraction, visual counting with an optical microscope is the most common technique for quantifying microplastics; a technique that is labour intensive and prone to human error. Spectroscopy (FTIR; Raman) are the most commonly applied techniques for identifying polymers collected through visual sorting. Improvements and harmonisation on size fractions, sampling approaches, extraction protocols and units for reporting plastic abundance would aid comparison of data generated by different research teams. Further, we advocate the development of strong QAQC procedures to be adopted like other fields of analytical chemistry. Finally, inter-laboratory proficiency testing is recommended to give an indication of the variation and reliability in measurements reported in the scientific literature that may be under- or overestimations of environmental burdens.

Links

LM2015051, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX RI)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

LO1214, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

Citovat

HANVEY, Joanne S., Phoebe J. LEWIS, Jennifer L. LAVERS, Nicholas D. CROSBIE, Karla Andrea POZO and Bradley O. CLARKE. A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics in sediments. Analytical Methods. CAMBRIDGE: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017, vol. 9, No 9, p. 1369-1383. ISSN 1759-9660. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ay02707e.

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HANVEY, Joanne S., Phoebe J. LEWIS, Jennifer L. LAVERS, Nicholas D. CROSBIE, Karla Andrea POZO and Bradley O. CLARKE. A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics in sediments. \textit{Analytical Methods}. CAMBRIDGE: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017, vol.~9, No~9, p.~1369-1383. ISSN~1759-9660. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ay02707e.

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