Table 2.
Microphotographs and FTIR spectra of the main types of microplastics.
| Sample | Image | Spectrum | Reference spectrum | Spectrum overlay | Chemical characterization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02covid_part1 | ![]() |
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Poly(ethyl acrylate) HR Hummel Polymer and Additives (match: 83%) |
| hv04_part1_ATR | ![]() |
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Poly(butyl acrylate:acrylic acid), HR Hummel Polymer and Additives (match: 83%) |
| hv13covid_1 | ![]() |
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Poly(acrylonitrile:vinylidene chloride) HR Hummel Polymer and Additives (71%) |
| hvcovid26_1 | ![]() |
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Polyether urethane HR Hummel Polymer and Additives (71%) |
| hv02cov_07 | ![]() |
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Polyester, terephthalic HR Hummel Polymer and Additives (match: 72%) |



















