The use of Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) to Characterise Plastics, Identify Key Marker Compounds and Differentiate Between Item Types
Plastic pollution is now an endemic problem in society, and has been identified as a potential planetary boundary threat.1 This project aims to create a standardised method for the sampling and characterisation of plastics using TD-GC-MS. Firstly, unique marker compounds for known plastics and their additives must be found.
Research question: Is it possible to use TD-GC-MS to differentiate by material?