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  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Microplastics (MPs) pose risks to ecosystems and human health, with significant presence in aquatic environments.
  • MP toxicity is influenced by chemical composition and physical characteristics.
  • Current preparation methods can alter MPs and interfere with analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop advanced analytical methods for microplastic characterization.
  • To enable simultaneous morphological and chemical analysis of MPs.
  • To facilitate real-time monitoring of MPs in aquatic systems.

Main Methods:

  • A novel system using Raman line monitoring and trapping was developed.
  • A protocol for optical immobilization enabled Raman signal acquisition from particles as small as 500 nm.
  • Simultaneous morphological and chemical analysis was performed in a flow channel.

Main Results:

  • The system achieved simultaneous morphological and chemical analysis of MPs.
  • The protocol successfully acquired Raman signals from sub-micron particles.
  • The developed approach offers a powerful tool for MP analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The novel system provides a robust method for real-time microplastic monitoring.
  • This technique overcomes limitations of traditional preparation methods.
  • It aids in understanding the risks associated with microplastics in aquatic environments.