Microplastic Analysis via Infrared Spectroscopy
What are
armful?
Microplastics are classified as minute pieces of plastic that measure less than five millimeters across. Plastics that measure under 100 nm are regarded as nanoplastics.
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Microplastics can be produced when plastic has been disposed of improperly and deteriorates into fine pieces. Another example are the microbeads found in personal care and cosmetic products.
Microplastics particles (MPPs), which typically degrade slowly, have been found in soil, the ocean, our drinking water, and other waterways and now pose a serious ecological and health risk.
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While the evidence shows that humans and other species can ingest microplastic particles, the full effects of microplastics are still unknown.