Microplastics as Habitat Technology
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Clarus SQ8S MS 120/230V (EI)
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Spectrum Two FT-IR Spectrometer
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Microplastics build up a biofilm on their surfaces over time which in turn concentrate harmful organic pollutants such as pesticides. These then enter the food chain through marine life and are passed on to higher organisms. Analytical solutions such as chromatography and mass spectrometry allow for identification and quantification of these pollutants, and the automation of sample preparation steps, such as solid-phase extraction (SPE), can make the whole process more efficient.
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that form as a result of the plastic content in consumer products and the breakdown of large plastics. Once they have entered the environment, microplastics become pollutant, causing harm to the environment.
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INSTRUMENT
Clarus SQ8S MS 120/230V (EI)
INSTRUMENT
Spectrum Two FT-IR Spectrometer