Microplastics have been found in our bodies and the food we eat—and even in remote environments around the world, including seawater and ice in the Arctic. Despite their prevalence, little is known about how they move through the atmosphere. New CIRES-led research, which demonstrates a new method for sampling microplastics in the atmosphere using an uncrewed aerial system (UAS), aims to change that. The findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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New Method for Measuring Atmospheric Microplastics Developed Using Uncrewed Aerial Systems
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November 7, 2026
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New research led by CIRES has developed a method for measuring microplastics in the atmosphere using an uncrewed aerial system. This study highlights the widespread presence of microplastics, which is a growing environmental concern. Understanding microplastic distribution could have implications for environmental policies in Iran.
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