Andrea Faltynkova

• Doctoral Fellow at Norwegian University of Science and Technology

The analysis of microplastics (MP) is time-consuming which limits our capacity to monitor and mitigate plastic pollution. Here, near infrared (1000-2500 nm) hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI) offers an advantage over other spectroscopic techniques because it can rapidly image large areas relative to other systems. While NIR-HSI can successfully detect...

This paper aims to guide the stakeholder engagement process related to plastic pollution research in marine environments. We draw on advice identified during an online workshop (Ocean Plastic Workshop 2022) organized by Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) from 11 countries, held in April 2022. International experts and workshop participants di...

Throughout the past decade, many studies have reported adverse effects in biota following microplastic exposure. Yet, the field is still emerging as the current understanding of microplastic toxicity is limited. At the same time, recent legislative mandates have required environmental regulators to devise strategies to mitigate microplastic polluti...

A central challenge in microplastics (MP, diameter < 5 mm) research is the analysis of small plastic particles in an efficient manner. This review focuses on the recent application of infrared hyperspectral imaging (HSI) to analyze MP. We provide a narrative context for understanding technical principles of HSI followed by a systematic review and d...

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