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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Microplastics (MPs) are significant global pollutants, posing challenges for environmental analysis.
  • Current analytical methods for MPs in complex matrices are often slow and lack SI traceability.
  • A need exists for rapid, comprehensive, and standardized MP detection techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a fast screening tool for the sum parameter analysis of microplastics.
  • To enable SI-traceable quantification of MPs in environmental samples.
  • To overcome limitations of existing MP detection methods.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized electrothermal vaporization (ETV) coupled to inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
  • Developed a size-independent detection method for MPs based on 13C+ signal.
  • Employed external gas calibration with dynamic CO2/argon dilution for quantification.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated size-independent detection of MPs across nano- to micrometer ranges, irrespective of polymer type.
  • Achieved quantification of 13C+ MP signals with 80-96% recovery rates using MP reference material.
  • Successfully applied the method to a soil sample via spiking experiments with polyethylene MP reference material.
  • Established a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.13 µg C and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.42 µg C.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ETV-ICP-MS method provides a fast and comprehensive analytical approach for microplastic sum parameter analysis.
  • This technique offers SI-traceable quantification, addressing a critical gap in current MP analysis.
  • The proof-of-concept study highlights the potential for routine application in complex environmental matrices like soil.