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ClearA Review on Biopolymer-Based Biodegradable Film for Food Packaging: Trends over the Last Decade and Future Research
This systematic review explores biodegradable packaging made from natural materials like starch and proteins as alternatives to conventional plastics. Reducing plastic packaging is important because traditional plastics break down into microplastics that contaminate food and the environment.
Current trends in 3D printed gastroretentive floating drug delivery systems: A comprehensive review
This systematic review examines 3D printing technologies for manufacturing floating gastroretentive drug delivery systems, summarizing key parameters for buoyancy and sustained release. The study is not related to microplastic research.
Ingested microplastics: a comparative analysis of contaminated shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait
Scientists compared microplastic contamination in shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait in Indonesia, finding microplastics in all samples tested. The types and amounts of microplastics varied between locations based on local oceanographic conditions and human activity. Since these shellfish are commonly eaten by local populations, the findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure through seafood consumption in the region.
Anthropogenic debris in seafood: Plastic debris and fibers from textiles in fish and bivalves sold for human consumption
Researchers examined fish and shellfish sold for human consumption in markets in Indonesia and California and found anthropogenic debris, including microplastic fibers and fragments, in every species tested. Fish tended to contain debris in their gastrointestinal tracts, while shellfish, which are eaten whole, contained it in their edible tissues. The findings raise direct concerns about human exposure to microplastics and textile fibers through everyday seafood consumption.
The Effect of Lecithin and Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Concentrations on the Physical Characteristics of Sago Starch-Based Edible Films
This study found that adding lecithin and carboxymethyl cellulose to sago starch-based edible films significantly improved their mechanical strength and water resistance. These biodegradable edible films offer a potential alternative to conventional plastic food packaging, which degrades into microplastics that contaminate food and the environment.
Environmental, Maternal and Placental Vascular Determinants of Foetal Growth Restriction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Maternal–uteroplacental Microvascular Continuum
This systematic review found that foetal growth restriction arises along a maternal-uteroplacental vascular continuum, with environmental exposures including microplastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals contributing additional vascular stress. The findings suggest that microplastic exposure during pregnancy may compound other risk factors for impaired fetal development.
Impact of Pest and Diseases on Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation in Indonesia: A Review
This review examines how pests and diseases affect mangrove forest rehabilitation efforts across Indonesia. Researchers found that various insects, fungi, and other organisms damage mangrove leaves and roots, leading to failures in replanting programs. While not directly about microplastics, the study highlights the broader environmental pressures facing coastal ecosystems that also serve as natural filters for marine pollutants.
Detection of Exposure to Microplastics in Humans: A Systematic Review
This systematic review looked at studies from 2016 to 2021 to document how microplastics have been detected in the human body. The researchers confirmed that microplastics enter our bodies through food, personal care products, skin contact, and breathing. This growing body of evidence shows that human exposure to microplastics is widespread and comes from multiple sources.
Examining Soil Microplastics: Prevalence and Consequences Across Varied Land Use Contexts
Scientists examined microplastic contamination in soil samples from different land use areas in Makassar City, Indonesia. They found microplastics present across all sites, with the types and concentrations varying based on how the land was used, whether for agriculture, residential, or commercial purposes. The study suggests that human activity patterns strongly influence the amount and kind of microplastic pollution found in urban and agricultural soils.
Microplastic contamination in Indonesian consumable salts
Researchers analyzed both traditionally produced and commercial branded sea salts from Indonesia and found microplastics in all samples tested. Traditionally produced salts contained the highest contamination levels, with up to 3,753 particles per kilogram, though branded salts also contained significant amounts. The study indicates that sea salt is a notable dietary source of microplastic exposure for consumers.
Utilization of Rainwater as Consumable Water with Rainwater Harvesting Methods: A Literature Review
This review examines how rainwater harvesting systems can provide usable water for households and communities. Researchers found that harvested rainwater can serve many purposes, including cooking, if the water quality meets health standards. The study suggests that widespread adoption of simple rainwater collection systems could help address growing water scarcity challenges.
Utilization Management to Ensure Clean Water Sources in Coastal Areas
This study assessed water source quality, quantity, and accessibility in coastal areas, finding that existing tidal water sources do not meet clean water standards and identifying management strategies to improve water supply for coastal communities.
Plasticizing Pregnancy: Microplastics Identified in Expectant Mothers’ Feces
Researchers detected microplastic polymers in the feces of pregnant women in Indonesia, providing evidence of microplastic exposure during pregnancy. The study identified several types of plastic particles present in the samples. The findings raise concerns about maternal microplastic exposure and highlight the need for further research into potential effects during pregnancy.
Evaluation Dangke Cheese Processing by Edible Film Coating Made from Whey Combined with Konjac Flour
This study found that edible films made from whey protein combined with konjac flour can effectively coat hard cheese, maintaining product mass, extending shelf life to 30 days, and preserving flavor. The whey-konjac films showed good tensile strength and elasticity, offering a biodegradable alternative to plastic food packaging that could reduce microplastic contamination from conventional wrapping materials.
Microplastics from petroleum-based plastics and their effects: A systematic literature review and science mapping of global bioplastics production
This systematic review maps the global research landscape on microplastics from petroleum-based plastics and the emerging bioplastics industry as an alternative. Researchers found that microplastic contamination is pervasive across aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric environments, driven largely by the degradation of conventional plastics. The study suggests that scaling up bioplastic production could help reduce future microplastic generation, though challenges around biodegradability and end-of-life management remain.
Environmental Health Risk of Microplastics Due to Consumption of Fish and Shellfish in the Coastal Area
Researchers assessed the health risk of microplastics in fish and shellfish consumed by people in a coastal area of Takalar, Indonesia. All samples had risk quotient values below the safety threshold, indicating that microplastic levels in the seafood were within acceptable limits for human consumption at the time of sampling. The study provides baseline data for monitoring microplastic contamination in commercially important coastal fisheries.
Risk Analysis of Microplastic Exposure Through Consumption of Anadara Granosa at Coastal Area
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in blood clams from a coastal area in Indonesia, finding 68 microplastic particles across samples, predominantly in line shapes with blue coloring. The risk assessment determined that current exposure levels through clam consumption remain within safe limits, though the study notes that microplastic exposure in humans occurs through multiple routes beyond seafood consumption alone.
Microplastic Pollution in Waters and its Impact on Health and Environment in Indonesia: A Review
This review assessed microplastic pollution in Indonesian waters, documenting widespread contamination across rivers, coastal areas, and marine environments, and discussing the health and ecological impacts for the world's second-largest plastic waste contributor.
Trends, key contributors, and emerging issues in honey and breast cancer: A bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2024
A bibliometric analysis of 2014–2024 literature on honey and breast cancer identified nine research clusters covering bioactive compounds, anticancer mechanisms, and combination therapies, revealing growing interest in honey's polyphenol content as a complementary approach to breast cancer prevention and treatment.
Development of sago-based edible plastic as primary packaging for instant food products
Researchers developed a sago-based edible plastic as primary packaging for instant food products as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution. The bio-based packaging was designed to be safe for food contact and to reduce the accumulation of persistent plastic waste in ecosystems.
Microplastic Contamination in Commercially Important Fish from Labuan Bajo Fish Landing Site, Donggala, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in commercially important fish species from an Indonesian fish landing station, quantifying MP abundance across species and tissues to assess food safety risks associated with consuming locally caught seafood.
Depuration of mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) from microplastics using banana peel adsorbents in coastal areas of Indonesia
Researchers tested whether banana peel—a natural adsorbent—could effectively depurate the freshwater mussel Pilsbryoconcha exilis of microplastics, varying depuration time across 12, 24, and 36 hours. Depuration effectiveness fluctuated across time points with no consistent improvement at longer durations, suggesting that banana peel adsorbent alone does not provide a reliable MP purification protocol for this mussel species.
PENENTUAN ASPEK UTAMA DALAM MENDESAIN KEMASAN TABARO DANGE KHAS LUWU MENGGUNAKAN ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)
This paper describes a design methodology for traditional Luwu food packaging using systematic product design principles, covering aesthetic and functional criteria for tabaro dange packaging; it is not directly related to microplastic research.
Pengaruh Impor Sampah Plastik dari Belanda terhadap Keamanan Lingkungan di Indonesia
This study examined how plastic waste imports from the Netherlands affect environmental security in Indonesia, finding that cross-border waste trade exacerbates pollution and undermines Indonesia's domestic environmental regulations.