Category Archives: IPC Program – Articles

Identification of microplastics using Nile Red (NR) Staining

Source: Sturm, M.T., Horn, H. & Schuhen, K. The potential of fluorescent dyes—a comparative study

Methodology for Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA)

The overall objectives of the EIA methodologies include the following but are not limited to:

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Atomic Force Microscopy and Nanoplastics

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) offers a potential solution for analyzing nanoplastics without the need for

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Term of Reference for EIA

The term of Reference (TOR) is formed during the scoping process. Depending on the EIA

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Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Microplastic (MP)

The electron microscope, due to the wave properties of emitted electrons from a thin filament

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Screening and Scoping in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

We have heard about the EIA processes that generally include screening, scoping, reporting, approval, and

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Thermal Analysis for Microplastics Identification

Thermal analysis is an essential tool for studying the properties of materials and their behavior

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How do we do the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) or Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a tool thathelps

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Photo source: Catarina F. Araujo, Mariela M. Nolasco, Antonio M.P. Ribeiro, Paulo J.A. Ribeiro-Claro, “Identification of microplastics using Raman spectroscopy: latest developments and future prospects”, Water Research (2018), doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.05.060
Identification of microplastics using Raman Spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive technique that provides detailed information about the chemical structure, phase

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Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method for microplastics identification

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is a powerful tool in the field of material characterization

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