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Characteristics and Distribution of Microplastics in Surface Sediment of Selat Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Environment 2020 12 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 30 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.
Sharir Aizat Kamaruddin, Hurin Haifa Rusli, Khairul Naim, Khairul Naim, Muhammad Akmal Roslani

Summary

Researchers characterized the distribution and types of microplastics found in surface sediments of the Selat Pulau Tuba strait in Langkawi, Malaysia. The study found polypropylene and polyethylene as the dominant polymer types, contributing to baseline data on microplastic pollution in Malaysian coastal sediments.

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Study Type Environmental

This study aims to assess the characteristics and occurrence of the microplastics contamination in surface sediment of Selat Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah. Van Veen Grab Sampler was used to collect the samples of sediment. The samples were immediately preserved and analyzed using a Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer and a microscope to determine the presence and characteristics of microplastics. The result indicates the presents of polypropylene and polyethylene with a size of 500 µm -1000 µm and 1000 µm - 1500 µm respectively. Overall, Selat Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah has minimal pollution of microplastics in sediment.

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