An easy method for processing and identification of natural and synthetic microfibers and microplastics in indoor and outdoor air.

An easy method for processing and identification of natural and synthetic microfibers and microplastics in indoor and outdoor air.

Prata, Joana C;Castro, Joana L;da Costa, João P;Duarte, Armando C;Cerqueira, Mário;Rocha-Santos, Teresa;
methodsx 2020 Vol. 7 pp. 1-9
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Microplastics and microfibers can contaminate every matrix, including in the atmosphere, thus leading to incidental inhalation. However, concentrations of airborne synthetic particle in indoor and outdoor environments are not well understood due to the complexities of sampling, sample processing and identification. This work aims at producing a simple protocol to determine the concentrations of airborne microplastics and fibers. This is accomplished by removing organic matter using hydrogen peroxide (HO), followed by removal of mineral matter by density separation with sodium iodide (NaI). Finally, identification of fibers into synthetic or natural under the stereomicroscope can be achieved following a diagram produced by systematically observing the most common textile fibers. This method produces a recovery rate of 94.4 % for spiked samples and has been proven suitable for environmental samples. •••4.4 %.

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