Microplastics Analysis
ISO 16094-2:2025 compliant microplastics analysis with AI-powered identification using the Bruker LUMOS II FT-IR Microscope.
Microplastics in water are no longer an invisible problem. With the introduction of ISO 16094-2:2025, there is finally an international standard for analyzing microplastics in water samples with low solids concentrations, such as drinking water or source water. The Bruker LUMOS II FT-IR microscope – combined with the new OPUS MP-ID function – sets a new benchmark for speed, precision, and ease of use.
Our Solutions
MP-ID: Smart AI for Microplastics Analysis
The Microplastic Identifier (MP-ID) in OPUS 9 is a fully integrated software module that automatically processes hyperspectral data and identifies polymers using deep learning.
- Fully automatic recognition of >15 polymer types (PE, PP, PET, PS, PVC, PA, PU, etc.)
- No manual library comparison: MP-ID uses models trained on real LUMOS II data
- Fast and robust analysis, even with contamination or degraded polymers
- Transparent results with classification maps, HIT scores, and statistics
- Designed according to ISO 16094-2, ISO 24187, and EU 2024/1441
A681 Microplastics Sample Holder
The new A681 Microplastics Sample Holder makes analysis faster and more efficient with three-filter workflow capability.
- 3 positions for Ø25 mm filters – ideal for background + 2 samples/duplicates
- Magnetic mounting frames with RFID chip for error-free, fast exchanges
- Suitable for transmission and reflection measurements
- Fully compatible with LUMOS II, HYPERION II, and SENTERRA II microscopes
Complete Imaging & Detection
Full filter imaging ensures no particle is missed with industry-leading speed and resolution.
- Detection of particles down to 5 µm
- Complete filter imaging – no particle is missed
- Up to 500 spectra per second at high resolution
- Supports transmission, ATR, and reflection modes
- Resistant to matrix noise – even with complex environmental samples
Compliance & Standards
Water quality — Analysis of microplastics in drinking water and groundwater — Infrared spectroscopy method
Principles for the analysis of microplastics present in the environment
European regulation on microplastics in drinking water
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