Spatial-temporal distribution and polymer characterization of microplastics in surface waters of Lake Singkarak (Solok Region, Indonesia): A baseline study

Study on the distribution characteristics of microplastics in Lake Yanaka

Mapping Microplastics in Zarivar Lake's Water Column, Western Iran: A Study on Abundance, Composition, and Ecological Risk Assessment

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Spatial mapping of Zarivar Lake in western Iran using stereomicroscopy, SEM, and FTIR identified a mean microplastic concentration of 35.8 particles/L throughout the water column, with polystyrene, polypropylene, polyamide, PET, and polyurethane all detected. As a large freshwater lake supporting unique local biodiversity, Zarivar's contamination highlights the global reach of microplastic pollution into inland water bodies far from industrial centers.

First Report of Occurrence, Distribution, and Characterization of Macro- and Microplastics in the Freshwater: a Case Study on Sarab Niloofar Lake, Kermanshah, Iran

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The first microplastic survey of Sarab Niloofar Lake in Iran found concentrations ranging from 4,400 to 18,800 particles/m³, dominated by fibers (68%) composed primarily of polypropylene and polyethylene, with surface-bound metals including aluminum, silicon, and calcium. The high contamination levels and metal-adsorption capacity of these particles signal significant ecological risks to freshwater organisms and potential human health consequences through water consumption and food chain transfer.

Microplastic Identification and Abundance in the Freshwater Resource—A Lentic Body

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Researchers examined microplastic abundance and types in a freshwater lake ecosystem, finding that these tiny plastic particles are accumulating in inland water bodies and pose a growing environmental concern for both aquatic life and communities that rely on freshwater resources.

Quantification and Characterization of Microplastics in Kanke Lake, a Freshwater System of Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

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Microplastic particles smaller than 5mm were found contaminating Kanke Lake, a freshwater system in Jharkhand, India, signaling degradation of water quality in a region where freshwater resources are already under pressure. The study underscores how emerging plastic contaminants are reaching inland water bodies that communities depend on for daily use.