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.必威体育登录手机The Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system provides high-quality imaging and spectral data, and is ideally suited to the analysis of microplastics.
必威体育登录手机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.
必威体育登录手机Using the Agilent 8700 Laser Direct Infrared Imaging system for fast and automated analysis of microplastics in environmental samples
必威体育登录手机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.
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.
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.
必威体育登录手机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.
必威体育赛事投注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.