Microplastics (MPs) form the most investigated plastic category since their size (1 μm-5 mm)
enables them to accumulate in various environmental compartments and to be ingested by …

Abstract Green Analytical Chemistry guidelines mainly encourage the use of direct and
portable methodologies to perform analytical determinations in various areas. However, this …

Microplastics (MP) have been in the spotlight of environmental research for several years.
Thermoanalytical methods, such as pyrolysis coupled to gas chromatography and mass …

The investigation of atmospheric microplastic pollution is a rising topic within microplastic
research. However, sampling strategies concerning atmospheric microplastics are not …

Efforts to standardize microplastic extraction methods for environmental and food samples
have often overlooked their environmental impact and sustainability. This study …

Green chemistry, green analytical chemistry and green sample preparation are related
areas that have been developing since the 90s, aiming to moderate the adverse impacts of …

Extracting microplastics (MPs) from soil matrices is challenging due to their heterogeneous
distribution and the lack of standardized recovery techniques. Addressing this, we introduce …

Nowadays microplastics have become a significant environmental concern, impacting both
freshwater and marine ecosystems. In response to this issue, extensive research has been …

The establishment of regulatory thresholds for microplastic concentrations is increasingly
recognized as imperative. Therefore, an accurate identification and quantification process is …

In modern analytical chemistry, new challenges are emerging for analyzing complex
samples and guaranteeing the sustainability of chemical processes. The increasing …