Micro and nanoplastics: A deep dive into a global issue

6 Sept 2024

Microplastics are miniscule pieces of plastic in the environment, a consequence of global plastic consumption and the plastic pollution this causes. Current research finds that microplastics will also degrade into smaller particles on a nanoscale, called nanoplastics, which measure in the range of 1 to 1000 nm. Find out more about the sources, scale, and consequences of plastic particle pollution, and about the tools from Agilent Technologies that have been developed to combat this global issue.

Cary 630 FTIR Spectrometer

Agilent Technologies

The Agilent Cary 630 FTIR is a flexible benchtop FTIR spectrometer offering high performance and extraordinary ease-of-use in an ultra-compact design. It is engineered with the user in focus and provides simple, intuitive workflows to deliver meaningful answers in routine FTIR analysis and cutting-edge research.

(16)

8700 LDIR Chemical Imaging System

Agilent Technologies

Emerging contaminants such as microplastics require innovative analysis techniques. Applying quantum cascade laser spectroscopy, the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) Chemical Imaging System brings unprecedented speed of analysis and ease of use to analytical challenges such as this.

(0)

Links

Tags

Micro- and nanoplastics: A deep dive into a global issue