The NAHRIM Water Quality Laboratory conducts microplastic analysis in water samples as part of its water quality monitoring and research efforts.
This analysis involves several key stages, including water sampling, filtration and fractionation processes, digestion to remove organic matter, and microscopic observation and counting of microplastic particles.
For more precise identification of microplastic polymer types, further analysis is carried out using Pyrolysis–Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (Py-GCMS). This technique allows thermal decomposition of the sample, followed by separation and detection of chemical components, enabling the identification of polymers such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
The implementation of this analysis supports NAHRIM’s efforts to strengthen microplastic pollution monitoring in aquatic environments and provides critical scientific data for research, management, and protection of the nation’s water resources.
Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air
#InstitutPenyelidikanAirKebangsaanMalaysia