Nitrile and Latex Gloves May Cause Overestimation of Microplastics, U-M Study Reveals
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics, U-M study reveals
Nitrile and latex gloves that scientists wear while they are measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, according to a University of Michigan study.
The study found that gloves may unintentionally contaminate lab equ . . .
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Nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics, U-M study reveals
Nitrile and latex gloves that scientists wear while they are measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, according to a University of Michigan study.
The study found that gloves may unintentionally contaminate lab equ . . .