Validation of ATR FT-IR to identify polymers of plastic marine debris, including those ingested by marine organisms

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High-density polyethyleneLow-density polyethylenePolypropyleneMicroplasticsPolymerPolyvinyl chloridePolyethyleneMarine debrisDebrisGel permeation chromatographySeawaterMaterials scienceAttenuated total reflectionInfrared spectroscopyComposite materialEnvironmental chemistryChemistryGeologyOrganic chemistry

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Year: 2018
Type: article
Volume: 127
Pages: 704-716
Citations: 1323
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                                    Melissa R. Jung, 
                                
                                    F. David Horgen, 
                                
                                    Sara V. Orski
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2018). 
                            Validation of ATR FT-IR to identify polymers of plastic marine debris, including those ingested by marine organisms. 
                            Marine Pollution Bulletin
                            , 127
                            
                            , 704-716.
                            https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.12.061

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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.12.061