Table 3. Microplastic polymers identified via FT-IR.
Description | Number | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Total particle measured (random selection) | 20 | 100a |
Total polymer identified | 16 | 80b |
PE (Polyethylene) | 13 | 65c |
PCL (Polycaprolactone) | 1 | 5c |
PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) | 1 | 5c |
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) | 1 | 5c |
Total non-plastic particle | 4 | 20 |
Notes.
Percentage of analyzed MP particles.
Percentage of polymers in analyzed MP particles.
Percentage of MP polymer type.