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Systematic Review
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Systematic review or meta-analysis. Synthesizes findings across many studies. Strongest evidence.
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Source and Transport of Microplastics in Freshwater Systems in Asia—A Systematic Review
2025
Mohamad Hafiz Abdul Halim,
Laila Zulaifah Zulkipli,
Masni Mohd Ali,
Mohd Talib Latif,
Khairiatul Mardiana Jansar
Summary
Researchers systematically reviewed the literature on microplastic sources and transport pathways in freshwater systems across Asia, finding that plastic pollution in rivers and lakes is a rapidly growing concern across the region with increasing published evidence.
Study Type
Review
Millions of tonnes of plastic are created annually, and in the aquatic environment, microplastics are a new pollutant that has steadily gained awareness in the Asian region. Although much more research on microplastics in freshwater has been published in recent...