Best Laboratory for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for Microplastics in fish

01 January 1970 0 6K Report

Which laboratory in the world is very good at identifying microplastics in fish using FTIR automatically for research purposes? Kindly share, why will you recommend such a laboratory. If possible provide a contact person.

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