Explainable deep-learning detection of microplastic fibers via polarization-resolved holographic microscopy
Revolutionize Microplastic Identification with Explainable AI & Holographic Microscopy
This research presents an explainable deep-learning framework for classifying microplastic and natural microfibers using polarization-resolved digital holographic microscopy. By reconstructing the complex Jones matrix of each fiber, polarization eigen-parameters describing optical anisotropy are extracted. Statistical descriptors of nine polarization characteristics form a 72-dimensional feature vector. A fully connected deep neural network achieved 96.7% accuracy, outperforming common machine-learning classifiers. Explainable AI analysis with Shapley additive explanations identified eigenvalue-ratio quantities as dominant predictors, revealing the physical basis for classification. A reduced-feature model with only significant eigenvalue-based characteristics still achieved 93.3% accuracy, confirming their dominant role.
Why This Matters For Your Enterprise
This explainable AI framework offers unparalleled accuracy and transparency in microplastic fiber classification, critical for environmental monitoring, material science, and regulatory compliance. Gain actionable insights and drive data-driven decisions with a system you can trust.
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The deep neural network achieved an accuracy of 96.7% on validation data, surpassing common machine-learning classifiers. This demonstrates the model's superior capability in distinguishing between microplastic and natural fibers.
96.7%
Deep Learning Classification Accuracy
| Classifier | Accuracy | Precision | Recall | F1 Score |
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| Deep neural network | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| Logistic regression | 0.90/0.92 | 0.90/0.92 | 0.90/0.92 | 0.90/0.92 |
| Gradient boosting | 0.88/0.88 | 0.87/0.87 | 0.87/0.87 | 0.87/0.87 |
| Support vector machine | 0.88/0.90 | 0.88/0.91 | 0.88/0.90 | 0.88/0.90 |
| K-nearest neighbors | 0.87/0.90 | 0.88/0.91 | 0.86/0.90 | 0.86/0.89 |
| Random forest | 0.83/0.85 | 0.84/0.86 | 0.83/0.85 | 0.83/0.85 |
| Gaussian naive Bayes | 0.80/0.82 | 0.81/0.83 | 0.80/0.82 | 0.80/0.82 |
72 polarization-derived features, including eigen-parameters from the Jones matrix, were extracted. SHAP analysis identified eigenvalue-ratio quantities as dominant predictors, allowing for a reduced-feature model that still maintained high accuracy.
Enterprise Process Flow
Polarization-resolved holographic imaging
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Jones matrix reconstruction
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Eigen-parameter extraction
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Statistical feature generation (72 features)
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Deep neural network classification
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Explainable AI (SHAP) analysis
93.3%
Accuracy with Reduced Features (16 EN-based features)
Impact of Polarization Features
The study highlights that polarization-derived features, particularly the absolute value and phase of the ENs ratio, are highly effective optical fingerprints for classifying MFFs. The explainability analysis (SHAP) clearly demonstrated their dominance, leading to a more efficient model without significant loss in performance. This is crucial for real-world environmental monitoring applications where rapid and accurate identification is needed.
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Your Implementation Roadmap
A phased approach to integrating explainable AI for microplastic detection into your operations, ensuring smooth adoption and measurable impact.
Phase 1: Data Acquisition & Preprocessing
Implement the polarization-resolved digital holographic microscopy setup and protocols for standardized microfiber data collection. Ensure proper calibration and initial feature extraction for a pilot dataset.
Phase 2: Model Training & Validation
Train the deep neural network on your specific microfiber datasets, utilizing transfer learning if applicable. Validate model performance against established benchmarks and refine parameters for optimal accuracy and generalization.
Phase 3: Explainability & Optimization
Apply SHAP analysis to understand model decisions and identify the most impactful features for your specific classification tasks. Optimize the model for deployment by reducing complexity while maintaining performance.
Phase 4: Integration & Monitoring
Integrate the AI classification system into your existing environmental monitoring or quality control workflows. Establish continuous monitoring for performance, data drift, and regular model updates to ensure long-term effectiveness.
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