Table 1

Protocols for metal particle isolation/characterization

AuthorsDigestionDisplayImagingSize analysisShape analysisSize/Shape distributionEvaluation of sample distribution
SchmiedbergPapain + pK (NaOH wash)Drop EvaporationSEMYNNN
DoornPapain + pKNebulizationTEMYNNN
CatelasPapain + pKResin EmbeddingTEMYYYY
BrownPapain + p-K + yeast lytic enzyme + ZymolyaseSequential FiltrationSEMYNYN