🌊 Pollution of rivers and oceans by microplastics (MPs) is spreading globally, and in recent years, monitoring and research have been actively conducted to gain scientific insights into the distribution of MPs across countries. Qualitative analysis of MP materials is crucial for identifying their origin, but it is essential to remove surrounding contaminants (e.g., plant matter) to do so accurately. ▶️ In this video, we present an example of environmental MP analysis using the MAP-100 automatic

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