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Best Practice for LDIR Analysis of Microplastics: A Case Study from the Japan Trench Part 1

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Analytical Chemistry
Earth, Space, and Environmental Chemistry

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Microplastic pollution is emerging as a critical environmental issue, and studies have found its presence in the highest mountains and deepest seas. To better understand the spread and impact of microplastics, reliable and accurate analysis is required, from sample collection to preparation and, finally, analysis and reporting.

Our speaker, Dr. Shuhei Tanaka, will explore the following topics while using a recent study of samples collected from the 8km deep Japan Trench:

  • Optimizing sample preparation in sediments using hydrogen peroxide digestions and density separation techniques.
  • How to conduct recovery testing as a means of improving accuracy
  • Using complimentary techniques such as Pyrolysis coupled with GC/MS for analysis of nanoplastics

Speakers

Dr. Shuhei Tanaka

Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto, Japan

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Kelly McSweeney

Contributing Editor, C&EN Media Group

ACS Institute

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