From: Microplastic analysis using chemical extraction followed by LC-UV analysis: a straightforward approach to determine PET content in environmental samples
Model sample
Spiked mass contents/mg kg−1
Recovery rate*/%
Reference soil + bottle fragments
213
97.3
431
94.8
Reference soil + fabric fibers
139
101.9
191
98.5
Sand + 5% peat + PET particles
210
107.1
475
94.5