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Microplastics in drinking water

Bruker Optics
21 Sept 2026

This case study demonstrates the rapid analysis of microplastics in drinking water using the LUMOS II ILIM infrared imaging microscope and ParticlePlus™ workflow. Learn how automated whole-filter imaging and AI-driven particle identification enable the detection, classification and characterization of microplastic particles in less than 30 minutes per sample. Discover how the workflow provides reliable polymer identification, particle sizing, morphology assessment and concentration measurements, supporting high-throughput monitoring of drinking water quality and environmental microplastic contamination.

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Resource type: Case study
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Read time: 5 mins

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LUMOS II ILIM

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LUMOS II ILIM redefines infrared imaging speed and precision. With patented Infrared Laser Imaging technology, it delivers hyperspectral data at a pace that transforms workflows: what used to take months can now be done in days. It’s not just faster—it’s smarter, combining automation, AI-driven analysis, and multimodal imaging for research and routine applications alike.

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