From: Identification of microplastic fibres released from COVID-19 test swabs with Raman imaging
Sample # | Tip configuration | Plastic type | TiO2 particle presence | Microplastic release amount, per sampling |
---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Brush | PA | Yes |  ~ 44 |
#2 | Sponge | PUR, PA | No | 0 |
#3 | Brush | PA | Yes |  ~ 12 |
#4 | Brush | PA | Yes |  ~ 33 |
#5 | Sponge | PUR, PA | No | 0 |
#6 | Sponge | PUR, PA | No | 0 |
#7 | Brush | PA | Yes |  ~ 29 |