InPlasTwin at the MICROM2025 Conference
The InPlasTwin team actively participated in the MICROM2025 Conference, contributing to the scientific dialogue with multiple high-impact presentations focused on advancing micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) analysis in agricultural soils.
On the first day of the conference, Quynh Nhu Phan Le (VITO) presented two poster contributions highlighting recent methodological advancements developed within the project:
“Quantification of polyethylene in soils using pyrolysis–gas chromatography mass spectrometry: A comprehensive assessment of matrix interference and plastic weathering effects.”
“Development of a protocol for extracting nanoplastics from agricultural soils using metal-doped nanoplastics.”
These posters showcased innovative approaches for improving the detection, quantification, and extraction of MNPs from complex soil matrices—reflecting the strong collaboration and technical expertise across the InPlasTwin consortium.
On the second day, the project was featured during the Project Networking Session, where Gordana Racić (Foodscale Hub) presented “InPlasTwin – Increasing expertise in micro- and nanoplastics analysis through twinning action.” This session provided an excellent opportunity to highlight the project’s goals, strengthen partnerships, and emphasize the importance of building European research capacity in MNP analysis.
With two poster presentations and a project spotlight, InPlasTwin concluded its participation at MICROM2025 with meaningful contributions to knowledge exchange, methodological innovation, and scientific collaboration.
The consortium thanks MICROM2025 for an inspiring event and looks forward to continued cooperation and shared progress beyond the conference.