This study aims to assess the current research trends on MPs analysis and the evaluation of the greenness of existing quantification methods, particularly in soil samples. The trend in the quantification of MPs in soil media was found to be exponential, and a few studies reported a significant concentration of MPs of about 85,000 particles per kg dry weight of soil samples over the past three years. The analysis of the study reveals that existing quantification methodologies do not follow the sustainable principles of green analytical chemistry due to the low score obtained from the Analytical GREEnness (AGREE) method. The electrostatic method of separation of MPs is a better method that is considered green, while the magnetic and olive oil-based separation methods are classified as worse based on the greenness parameter. This paper attempts to provide some new information on the implementation of sustainable methods of MP quantification.
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