Papers

Zebrafish Insights into Nanomaterial Toxicity: A Focused Exploration on Metallic, Metal Oxide, Semiconductor, and Mixed-Metal Nanoparticles

This review summarizes research on how various nanomaterials, including nano-sized plastics, affect zebrafish, which are commonly used as stand-ins for studying human health effects. Exposure to nanomaterials caused developmental defects, organ damage, behavioral changes, and reproductive problems in zebrafish. These findings help scientists understand the potential health risks of nanomaterial exposure to humans and the environment.

Sources and impact of microplastics in compost and approaches for enhancing their biodegradation

Quantification, characteristics, and distribution of microplastics released from waste burning furnaces and their associated health impacts

Researchers quantified microplastics released from waste burning furnaces in Indonesia, finding 41-77 fiber-type particles at sampling sites near each furnace, with an estimated 1.9-2.3 microplastics entering the human body via inhalation, highlighting an overlooked airborne exposure pathway.

A planetary health model for addressing emerging contaminants in developing countries: Challenges and perspectives

This review examines how emerging contaminants including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS are increasingly detected in water, soil, and food chains in low- and middle-income countries, yet monitoring and governance remain fragmented. The authors propose a planetary health-informed model that links source mapping, targeted monitoring, risk ranking, and adaptive governance to help these nations manage contamination more effectively.

Measuring the Impact of Microplastics in the Citarum River on Women's Reproductive Health: A Chronic Exposure Biomarker Study in the Community

Researchers studied women of reproductive age living near Indonesia's heavily polluted Citarum River to assess how chronic microplastic exposure affects reproductive health. They found elevated microplastic levels in river water, sediment, fish, and biological samples, with higher exposure linked to increased oxidative stress, inflammation, reduced anti-Mullerian hormone levels, and menstrual cycle disturbances. The findings indicate a dose-response pattern connecting long-term microplastic exposure with biological stress and reproductive dysfunction.

Enhancement of microplastics and nanoplastics removal via filtration method using surface-engineered palm kernel shell biochar

Characterization of Airborne Microplastics Particles on Urban Roads: Types, Sizes, and Total Particles

Researchers collected airborne microplastic samples from urban road environments and characterized particle types, sizes, color distributions, and polymer compositions, finding tire-wear rubber and paint fragments alongside fiber and film fragments from packaging and textiles.

Column-based removal of high concentration microplastics in synthetic wastewater using granular activated carbon

A column-based granular activated carbon system was evaluated as a tertiary treatment for removing high concentrations of microplastics from synthetic wastewater, demonstrating effective removal performance suitable for supplementing conventional wastewater treatment.

presence of microplastics in air environment and their potential impacts on health

This literature review synthesizes 16 studies on microplastic presence in ambient air, finding that fibers are the most common airborne form due to their light weight and aerodynamics. Three main human exposure pathways are identified: inhalation of contaminated air (supported by detection of 39 microplastics in 11 of 13 human lung tissue samples), dietary ingestion through contaminated food, and consumption of microplastic-contaminated drinking water.

Microplastic Pollution in Green Shells in Aquatic Ecosystems: A Literature Review of Determinant Factors and Management

This literature review synthesized 35 studies on microplastic contamination in green mussels (a widely consumed shellfish), finding that fibers under 1 mm were the most common form and that both human and industrial activities drive contamination levels. Because mussels filter large volumes of water, they concentrate microplastics from their surroundings and pass them on to people who eat them, making shellfish a key pathway for human dietary exposure.

Membranes and deoxyribonucleic acid of hippocampal neurons damage due to low-density polyethylene microplastics in blood of Wistar rats

Researchers found that low-density polyethylene microplastics in rat blood caused dose-dependent membrane lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in hippocampal neurons, providing experimental evidence that circulating microplastics can reach and harm brain tissue.

Biochar : A Review of its History, Characteristics, Factors that Influence its Yield, Methods of Production, Application in Wastewater Treatment and Recent Development

This review examines biochar's history, physicochemical properties, production methods, and applications in wastewater treatment, highlighting its high porosity and diverse functional groups that enable effective adsorption of contaminants including heavy metals and organic pollutants.

A Mini Review on Biologically Innovative Solution for Biodegradation of Plastics/Microplastics by the Use of Superworms

The Effect of Sediment Texture on the Composition and Abundance of Microplastics in Banjaran River, Banyumas Regency, Indonesia

Researchers examined how sediment texture influences the composition and abundance of microplastics in the Banjaran River in Banyumas Regency, Indonesia, finding links between particle size distribution in sediments and microplastic accumulation patterns.

Pertumbuhan, Kadar Pigmen dan Aktivitas Antioksidan Spirulina platensis pada Kultur dengan Perbedaan Warna Pencahayaan Leds

Researchers investigated the effects of different LED light colours (blue, green, red, white) and fluorescent light on the growth, pigment content, and antioxidant activity of Spirulina platensis cultures, finding significant differences across light treatments in growth performance and antioxidant capacity.

Marine Debris Mitigation Strategy in Supporting the Development of Sustainable Tourism in SEZ Mandalika Lombok

This Indonesian study analyzed the characteristics and sources of marine debris on beaches in the Mandalika tourism zone in Lombok and proposed mitigation strategies. Managing plastic waste at tourist destinations is important for preventing further microplastic contamination of coastal ecosystems.

Literature Review: Mikroplastik Pada Berbagai Jenis Kerang Serta Dampak Terhadap Kesehatan

This Indonesian literature review examined microplastic contamination in various shellfish species and its potential health impacts on consumers. Shellfish are filter feeders that accumulate microplastics from their surroundings, making them a direct route of human exposure through seafood consumption.

School Principal's Efforts as an Innovator in Improving Performance at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

This study examined how school principals can drive performance improvements through innovation initiatives, using quantitative methods and WhatsApp-mediated communication. The research focuses on educational leadership practices in Indonesian schools.

Pengaruh Intensitas Pencahayaan Yang Berbeda Pada Kultur Spirulina platensis Terhadap Kandungan Protein, Kadar Pigmen Dan Aktivitas Antioksidan

This study optimized light intensity for Spirulina platensis cultures to maximize growth, protein content, biopigment production, and antioxidant activity. The optimal treatment was 9,000 lux, which achieved absolute growth of 1.948 × 10⁴ cells/mL, productivity of 21.347 g/L/day, and protein content of 12.61%. The Spirulina extract exhibited antioxidant activity with an IC50 of 111.5 ppm, attributed to chlorophyll, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins.