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Microplastics Classifications, Toxicity, and Visual Detection Methods Based on Fluorescent Materials.

Kawan F Kayani¹, Sewara J Mohammed^2,3, Khanda F M Amin²

¹Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Regional Government, Qlyasan Street, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, Iraq. kawan.nasralddin@univsul.edu.iq.

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Summary

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Advanced visual detection methods offer simple, rapid, instrument-free analysis for microplastics (MPs). This review highlights carbon dots, nanozyme assays, and fluorescent dyes for on-site MP monitoring.

Keywords:

Fluorescent materials Microplastic classification Microplastic toxicity Visual detection

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Background:

Microplastics (MPs) are a pervasive global environmental issue due to their presence in ecosystems and ability to carry toxins.
Accurate detection of MPs is critical for environmental monitoring and research.
There is a growing demand for simple, rapid, and instrument-free analytical methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review advanced visual detection techniques for microplastics.
To emphasize the potential of these methods for on-site microplastic monitoring.
To discuss future research directions in visual microplastic detection.

Main Methods:

Review of visual detection techniques utilizing carbon dots (CDs).
Analysis of nanozyme sensing assays for microplastic identification.
Discussion of fluorescent dye-based methods for visual detection.

Main Results:

Carbon dots, nanozyme assays, and fluorescent dyes show promise for naked-eye microplastic detection.
These techniques offer potential for rapid, on-site environmental monitoring.
Visual detection methods simplify the analysis of microplastics in various samples.

Conclusions:

Advanced visual detection techniques are essential for accessible microplastic analysis.
Further research is needed to overcome current challenges and optimize these methods for widespread application.
On-site monitoring of microplastics can be significantly advanced through these innovative approaches.