Analysis of Microplastics and Nanoplastics

Part One: Microplastic and nanoplastic as emerging contaminants<br>1. Plastic and oceans<br>2. Definition and features of microplastics and nanoplastics<br>3. Overview of analysis of microplastics and nanoplastics<br>4. Aims of the analysis and the choices of analytical methods<br><br>Part Two: Analysis of microplastics<br>5. The steps of microplastic analysis and their consistency<br>6. Sample collection and pre-treatment<br>7. Separation and purification of microplastics from the environmental samples<br>8. Observation and visual identification of microplastics<br>9. Identification of microplastics using spectroscopic methods<br>10. Analyzing microplastics using thermal decomposition-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry<br>11. Application of artificial intelligence in the analysis of microplastics<br>12. Other methods and technology used in the analysis of microplastics<br>13. Calculation and presentation of the analysis results of microplastics<br><br>Part Three: Analysis of nanoplastics<br>14. The relation and consistency of nanoplastics analysis to microplastics<br>15. Separation and enrichment of nanoplastics from samples<br>16. Observation and physical characterization of nanoparticles<br>17. Identification of nanoplastics<br>18. Quantification of micro- and nanoplastics<br><br>Part Four: Perspectives and challenges<br>19. The harmonization of monitoring methods<br>for microplastics in the future<br>20. The challenges and perspectives of nanoplastic analysis<br>21. International digital platforms for analysis of microplastics and nanoplastics