A high-throughput, automated technique for microplastics detection, quantification, and characterization in surface waters using laser direct infrared spectroscopy

Whiting, Quinn T.; O’Connor, Keith F.; Potter, Phillip M.; Al-Abed, Souhail R.

doi:10.1007/s00216-022-04371-2

A high-throughput, automated technique for microplastics detection, quantification, and characterization in surface waters using laser direct infrared spectroscopy

Journal Article · 25 October 2022 · Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-022-04371-2· OSTI ID:2425566

Whiting, Quinn T.; O’Connor, Keith F.; Potter, Phillip M.; Al-Abed, Souhail R.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

DOE Contract Number:: SC0014664

OSTI ID:: 2425566

Journal Information:: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Journal Name: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Journal Issue: 29-30 Vol. 414; ISSN 1618-2642

Publisher:: Springer

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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