Mass Spectrometry as an Analytical Tool for Detection of Microplastics in the Environment

Plastic particles smaller than 5 mm accumulate in aqueous, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments their discovery has been a serious concern when it comes to eco-toxicology human health risk assessment. In the following review, potential of mass spectrometry (MS) for detection microplastic (MP) pollutants elaborately reviewed. The use various spectrometric techniques ranging from gas chromatography–mass (GC-MS), liquid chromatographic (LC-MS) matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time flight (MALDI-TOF MS), including variants, have lapses system addressed future recommendations proposed. challenges facing microplastics discussed directions, mitigation methods, presented.