An automated approach for microplastics analysis using focal plane array (FPA) FTIR microscopy and image analysis

2017459 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Sebastian Primpke · Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung

Claudia Lorenz · Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung

Richard Rascher-Friesenhausen · Hochschule Bremerhaven

Gunnar Gerdts · Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung

Abstract

We present an automated approach to reduce the time demand currently needed for data analyses. We have developed a novel analysis pipeline, followed by image analysis with Python and Simple ITK image processing modules.

Topics & Keywords

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Analytical Methods

Volume 9, Issue 9, pp. 1499-1511

DOI: 10.1039/c6ay02476a

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