Indvidual Microplastic Analysis
| Detection | Identification | Quantification
There is no universal method that can address all questions related to microplastics. That’s why we develop customized workflows for each client, tailored to their specific requirements. Our analyses prioritize minimizing contamination and ensuring precise recovery of particles to deliver reliable and reproducible results.
The evaluation of the obtained data is carried out using a powerful neural network, enabling efficient and detailed analysis. This ensures that the results are not only accurate but also perfectly aligned with your individual needs.
Microplastics Analysis
What information do you receive?
Qualitative identity of
plastic particles
Here, you will receive detailed information on particle identity, particle size, particle size distribution, and the number of particles per identified polymer type.
Quantitative determination of identified plastic particles
Here, you will receive the exact number of identified polymer particles, as well as a statistical analysis of multiple polymer types if different plastic varieties are identified.
Statistical size distribution of the plastic particles
The size of plastic particles has a significant impact on the biological uptake by organisms. Here, you will receive a detailed breakdown of the identified particles into different size classes.
Contaminations
| Prevention | Avoidance | Report
In microplastic analysis, minimizing contamination is crucial for reliable results. All equipment we use is made of glass or PTFE and is cleaned exclusively with filtered water. Additionally, all chemicals are pre-filtered through submicron membranes to eliminate potential plastic contaminants.
Sample preparation and analyses are conducted under a flow bench to reduce contamination from airborne particles. For quality assurance, we perform mandatory blank measurements (negative controls) to ensure that all results are free from external contamination and meet the highest scientific standards.
Recovery and quality assurance
| Recovery | Quality Control | QC
The recovery rate is a critical aspect of microplastic analysis, as unintentional loss of microplastic particles can occur during sample preparation, particularly through filtration steps or sample transfers. Without proper consideration, this can lead to an underestimation of the actual microplastic load.
To minimize these effects, we conduct positive controls tailored specifically to the sample type and the requirements of our clients. Particulate reference materials are deliberately added (spiked) to ensure that the sample preparation process is performed correctly.