| µ-FTIR | micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy |
| EDI | Estimated daily intake |
| LD-IR | laser direct infrared spectroscopy |
| MPs | microplastics |
| PA | polyamide |
| PE | polyethylene |
| PET | polyethylene terephthalate |
| PP | polypropylene |
| PS | polystyrene |
| PVC | polyvinyl chloride |
| SEM/EDX | Scanning Electron Microscopy coupled with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy |