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title: Delmic Microscopy Blog | microplastics
description: microplastics | This blog addresses the various applications and techniques to be discovered in the fields of cathodoluminescence and correlative light and electron microscopy.
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## [A new approach to microplastics classification using SEM-CL and AI](https://blog.delmic.com/microplastics-classification-cathodoluminescence)

Microplastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental concern in recent years. These tiny plastic particles, often smaller than 5mm, can be found in various ecosystems. Not only do they...