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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Soil Science

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  • Microplastic contamination is a global concern, yet terrestrial environments remain poorly understood.
  • Standardized methods for microplastic detection and quantification in soil are lacking, hindering risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically compare microplastic extraction methods from soils.
  • To identify optimal methods for microplastic quantification considering soil characteristics.
  • To evaluate the efficiency of different reagents for organic matter removal and density separation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of organic matter removal using hydrogen peroxide, potassium hydroxide, and Fenton's reagent.
  • Testing density separation methods with sodium chloride, zinc chloride, and canola oil.
  • Quantification of microplastic recovery efficiencies and reagent impact using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Hydrogen peroxide proved to be the most effective reagent for organic matter removal.
  • Microplastic recovery efficiency varied significantly among polymer types.
  • Canola oil demonstrated optimal density separation, though its efficiency was influenced by soil organic matter content.

Conclusions:

  • Effective microplastic extraction from soils requires matrix-specific calibration due to variable recovery rates.
  • Developed methods are simple, cost-effective, and widely applicable, facilitating terrestrial microplastic research.
  • Standardized methods are crucial for accurate microplastic contamination assessment in soils worldwide.