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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Microplastics are pervasive environmental contaminants with potential risks to ecosystems and human health.
  • Challenges exist in detecting and characterizing microplastics due to their diverse properties and size range.
  • Advanced analytical techniques are crucial for understanding microplastic fate and impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and evaluate laser ablation-based techniques for microplastic analysis.
  • To highlight the capabilities of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS).
  • To advocate for the complementary use of LIBS and LA-ICP-MS for comprehensive microplastic characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on laser ablation-based techniques: LIBS and LA-ICP-MS.
  • Systematic evaluation of existing studies utilizing these methods for microplastic analysis.
  • Assessment of spatially resolved elemental characterization capabilities.

Main Results:

  • LIBS and LA-ICP-MS are effective for elemental characterization of microplastics.
  • Both techniques offer spatially resolved analysis.
  • The review identifies benefits, limitations, and applications of each method.

Conclusions:

  • LIBS and LA-ICP-MS are promising techniques for microplastic analysis.
  • Tandem use of LIBS and LA-ICP-MS provides complementary and comprehensive insights.
  • Advancing these methodologies can improve understanding of microplastic environmental fate and inform mitigation strategies.