Analytical techniques for quantifying and identifying nanoplastics: recent advances

Abstract

Nanoplastics (NPs), plastic particles smaller than 1 µm, have gained particular interest due to their ability to translocate across biological barriers. However, their quantification and identification across environmental matrices have proven to be a complex and significant challenge. As the literature on NPs continues to grow, we believe that it is imperative to provide a timely analysis and discussion of the latest advances. In this contribution, we will discuss the analytical techniques employed in the most recent studies on the quantification of NPs and provide analytical recommendations based on the latest developments in this line of research.