A review of analytical techniques for quantifying microplastics in sediments

• Published in: Analytical methods Vol. 9; no. 9; pp. 1369 - 1383
• Main Authors: Hanvey, Joanne S, Lewis, Phoebe J, Lavers, Jennifer L, Crosbie, Nicholas D, Pozo, Karla, Clarke, Bradley O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Analytical chemistry; Extraction; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Human error; labor; Mathematical analysis; microplastics; Optical microscopes; Polymers; quality control; Sampling; Sediments

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...