Characterizing Microplastic Fibers Using Raman Spectroscopy

Microplastics have become a growing area of research, as concern over harm to the environment, and potential harm to humans, has increased. Recently, legislation passed in California has mandated the testing for, and reporting of, plastic in drinking water (SB 1422). In this study, Raman spectroscop...

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Published in:Spectroscopy 2019-06, Vol.34 (s6), p.32-40
Main Authors: O'Donnell, Bridget, Lee, Eunah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Additives
Analytical methods
Cellulose
Components
Drinking water
Fibers
Legislation
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Microplastics
Microscopy
Organic chemistry
Plastics
Polymers
Raman spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
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Summary:Microplastics have become a growing area of research, as concern over harm to the environment, and potential harm to humans, has increased. Recently, legislation passed in California has mandated the testing for, and reporting of, plastic in drinking water (SB 1422). In this study, Raman spectroscopy is used to characterize two different commercial fabric fiber samples that include synthetic polymer materials. Both macro- and microscopic Raman measurements are carried out, and chemical identification of the individual components is made through database searches. Raman microscopy is demonstrated as a powerful technique for microplastic fiber characterization, especially for samples that contain mixtures of components, including multiple polymers, or additives.
ISSN:0887-6703
1939-1900