| AFM-Raman | atomic force microscopy–Raman |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CE | cellulose |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| DDA | deacetylation degree |
| ENS | enteric nervous system |
| ER | epoxy resin |
| FS | food supplement |
| IAPS | International Agency for Pharma Standard Supplements |
| MPs | microplastics |
| MW | molecular weight |
| NPs | nanoplastics |
| PA | polyamide |
| PAM | polyacrylamide |
| PAN | polyacrylonitrile |
| PCC | Procambarus clarkii |
| PE | polyethylene |
| PEI | polyethylenimine |
| PES | polyester |
| PET | polyethylene terephthalate |
| PEUR | polyether urethane |
| PF | phenol formaldehyde resin |
| PP | polypropylene |
| PS | polystyrene |
| PTFE | polytetrafluoethylene/Teflon |
| RA | rayon |
| SEM | scanning electron microscope |
| SM | standardized meal |