Can you suggest the simplest protocol for microplastics determination in soil and air samples?

19 July 2020 1 5K Report

Dear Fellow and peers,

I am looking for any established protocol for extraction and determination (quantitative and qualitative) of microplastics in soil and air dust samples.

If you have any suggestions, please update me with possible reference.

Sincerely,

Aniruddha Sarker

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