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Laser Direct Infrared Imaging for Fast, Automated Analysis of Microplastics

Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) imaging provides a rapid and simplified path to molecular imaging using a quantum cascade laser (QCL) coupled with rapidly scanning optics. The Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system provides high-quality imaging and spectral data, and is ideally suited to the analysis of microplastics.
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Solving Our Plastic Problem: Advances in Microplastics Analysis

Plastic is essential in modern life but is nonbiodegradable primarily, taking up to 400 years to decompose. Production has skyrocketed, leading to widespread microplastic pollution. Agilent is tackling this issue with advanced tools for analyzing microplastics, aiming to better understand and mitigate their environmental and health impacts.

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Characterization of Microplastics in Environmental Samples by Laser Direct Infrared Imaging

The chemical composition of microplastics was identified with the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared (LDIR) chemical imaging system. Ease-of-use and simplicity of creating a library with the Clarity LDIR instrument control software was also shown.

  • Application Notes
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Rapid, Large Area On-Filter Analysis of Microplastics from Plastic Bottles Using Laser Direct Infrared Imaging

Microplastics derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles were analysed on gold-coated membrane filters using LDIR.

  • Application Notes
  • 1.49 MB

Fast, Automated Microplastics Analysis Using Laser Direct Chemical Imaging

Characterizing and quantifying microplastics in water samples from marine environments

  • Application Notes
  • 1.68 MB
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LDIR: A Fast and Accurate Solution for Microplastic Analysis

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Microplastic analysis in aquatic samples using Quantum-Cascade-Laser-based Infrared Imaging

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Microplastic Analysis in Minutes, Not Hours

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Accurate Microplastic Analysis of Bottled Drinking Water by LDIR

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Featured News

New Agilent Community Spectroscopy User Groups for TRS100 and 8700 LDIR

The Agilent Community, an online customer support and forum space, has expanded to include two specialized user groups focusing on transmission Raman spectroscopy and the 8700 LDIR for microplastics analysis. These groups allow for dedicated spaces for conversations and knowledge sharing.

  • 11 Sep 2023

Webinar: Challenges in Microplastics Analysis—From Routine Laboratory Testing to Pushing the Boundary on Particle Sizes

There are many challenges in the fast-developing field of microplastic analysis. In this webinar, we will hear from two speakers addressing quite different challenges, but nonetheless, challenges faced by many. The first speaker, Dr Gbotemi Adediran from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, will explore the opportunities and challenges in analyzing sub-micron-sized (< 5µm) microplastics analysis by LDIR. In the second presentation, Dr Julia Jaeger from Eurofins Environmental Testing—Australia & New Zealand will explore advancements and challenges related to the application of LDIR for routine microplastic analysis.

  • 06 Sep 2023

LDIR Enables Accurate Microplastic Characterization in Infant Formula

Reports of the omnipresence of microplastics have mainly focused on their presence in the environment, but there is a growing interest in investigating the health impacts of microplastics. Many people would assume that infants' exposure to microplastics would be limited. However, infant formula was found to be a possible exposure pathway. In a recent application note, the 8700 LDIR Chemical Imaging System was used to accurately identify and quantify microplastics in infant formula. The study also shows the importance of quality control in microplastics analysis. Read the application note.

  • 01 Jun 2023
Featured Training & Events

Challenges in Microplastics Analysis: From Routine Laboratory Testing to Pushing the Boundary on Particle Sizes

In this webinar, we will hear from two speakers addressing very diverse but widely prevalent challenges.
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Sample Preparation for microplastics by LDIR: Best Practice

In this webinar, we will highlight microplastic sample preparation in various matrices and examine best practices for performing accurate on-filter microplastic analysis using the Agilent 8700 LDIR Chemical Imaging System.
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Microplastics Analysis Just Got Easier: Analysis Direct On-Filter

Microplastics are fast coming into focus as we are beginning to understand just how far these man-made products have made their way into ecosystems and food chains alike.
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Standardized ISO Methodologies for the Assessment of Microplastics: An Update on Key Developments

During this webinar, we will explore the development of these standard methodologies and some of the key challenges faced in their implementation.
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