PhD thesis supervisor: dr. Andrius Garbaras (apply for recommendation)
Application of the stable isotope ratio method in studies of microplastic origin and degradation
Microplastic research is a rapidly developing field of study and is highly relevant. To better understand the origin, degradation, and chemical composition of microplastics, advanced research methods need to be used, such asRaman spectroscopy, pyrolysis-GC-MS, etc. The stable isotope ratio method in this context would allow for determining the origin of microplastics, tracking their dispersion pathways, and possibly identifying the mechanismsof microplastic degradation.
It is expected that samples will be collected from air and water, prepared for analysis in cooperation with the FTMC Environmental Research Department, and stable isotope (δ13C, δ15N) ratios will be measured at the FTMC Isotope Research Laboratory.