Identification and quantification of microplastics in environmental samples using pyrolysis-GC-MS analysis

摘要

Environmental pollution caused by microplastics (MPs) have attracted much attention due to the potential risks of MPs to human health. Therefore, rapid and reliable analytical methods are required for identification and quantification of MPs in various matrices. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) has advantageous characteristics in that both identification and mass quantification can be easily done by chromatographic separation in combination with mass spectral analysis. Frontier Laboratories Ltd. (Japan) is leading the way in analytical pyrolyser development and related products. Their most sought-after product is the vertical micro furnace pyrolyser EGY/PY 3030D (Picture).