A multimodal Raman – XRF approach for identifying marine coating microplastics in environmental samples

Key Points

• Identifying marine microplastics allows for better understanding of environmental pollution, with implications for marine ecosystems.
• Using both Raman spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence, this method effectively detects microplastics in various samples.
• The multimodal approach enhances the accuracy of identifying different types of marine coatings on microplastics, crucial for environmental monitoring.
• Further research is needed to explore the full extent of marine pollution caused by microplastics and its ecological consequences.