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Role of AI Technique for Controlling Micro Plastic on Marine Eco System

This paper developed a machine learning system using Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms to classify microplastic density in ocean water based on oceanographic sensor data, achieving 93% accuracy. The system is proposed as a scalable, automated alternative to labor-intensive manual microplastic sampling in marine environments. AI-driven monitoring tools like this could make it practical to track plastic pollution across vast ocean areas where manual surveys are infeasible.

2025 1 citations
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Prediction of microplastic abundance in surface water of the ocean and influencing factors based on ensemble learning

Researchers used machine learning to predict microplastic levels in ocean surface waters and identify the key factors driving contamination. Their models found that geographic location, ocean currents, and proximity to populated coastlines were major predictors of microplastic abundance. This approach could help scientists map pollution hotspots without costly and time-consuming physical sampling.

2023 Environmental Pollution 43 citations
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A Predictive Framework for Marine Microplastic Pollution using Machine Learning and Spatial Analysis

Researchers developed a machine learning framework integrated with geospatial analysis to predict microplastic pollution density across ocean regions. The Gradient Boosting model achieved the highest accuracy with 97% predictive performance, and spatial visualizations revealed pollution hotspots concentrated near industrial coastlines and major ocean current pathways.

2025 1 citations
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A Machine Learning Approach To Microplastic Detection And Quantification In Aquatic Environments

This study developed a machine learning approach for detecting and quantifying microplastics in aquatic environments, demonstrating that automated image analysis can improve throughput and accuracy compared to manual microscopic counting for environmental monitoring applications.

2025 International Journal of Environmental Sciences
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Machine learning may accelerate the recognition and control of microplastic pollution: Future prospects

This review examines how machine learning techniques including neural networks and random forests are being applied to microplastic detection, classification, and ecological risk assessment, demonstrating faster and more accurate results than traditional analytical methods. The authors identify data standardization and model interpretability as key challenges for broader adoption.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 63 citations
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Machine-Learning-Accelerated Prediction of Water Quality Criteria for Microplastics

Researchers developed a machine learning framework to predict microplastic toxicity in aquatic organisms and derive water quality criteria for five common polymer types. The random forest model outperformed other algorithms, with particle size, density, and aquatic species group accounting for 72% of prediction variability. The study found that polystyrene and PET exhibited the greatest toxicity, and that microplastics were generally more toxic in freshwater than saltwater environments.

2026 ACS ES&T Water
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Approaches to Detect Microplastics in Water Using Electrical Impedance Measurements and Support Vector Machines

Researchers developed an electrical impedance spectroscopy method enhanced with machine learning to detect microplastics in water, achieving over 98% classification accuracy for stationary samples and over 85% for dynamic flow measurements across different plastic materials and particle sizes.

2023 IEEE Sensors Journal 30 citations
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Detection of Microplastics Using Machine Learning

Researchers reviewed and demonstrated machine learning approaches for detecting and classifying microplastics in environmental samples, finding that automated image analysis and spectral classification methods can improve the speed and accuracy of microplastic monitoring compared to manual methods.

2019 30 citations
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[Overview of the Application of Machine Learning for Identification and Environmental Risk Assessment of Microplastics].

This review examines the application of machine learning (ML) methods for identifying microplastics and assessing their environmental risks, covering techniques for improving the accuracy and reliability of microplastic detection across different environmental media. Researchers highlight how ML can systematically analyse pollution characteristics and support ecological risk evaluation of microplastic contamination.

2024 PubMed 1 citations
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Exploring action-law of microplastic abundance variation in river waters at coastal regions of China based on machine learning prediction

Researchers used machine learning to predict microplastic levels in rivers across seven coastal regions of China, identifying population density, urbanization, and industrial activity as the strongest predictors of contamination. The models successfully captured how microplastics accumulate and move through river systems using 19 different environmental and human factors. This approach could reduce the need for costly field sampling while helping target pollution management efforts where they are needed most.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 5 citations
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Prediction of Settling Velocity of Microplastics by Multiple Machine-Learning Methods

Researchers developed machine learning models to predict the settling velocity of microplastics in water, using particle shape, size, and density as inputs. The models outperformed traditional empirical equations, providing a more accurate tool for modeling microplastic transport and sedimentation.

2024 Water 9 citations
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Machine learning models for forecasting microplastic dynamics in China’s coastal waters

Researchers used machine learning to analyze microplastic pollution patterns across China's four major coastal seas, drawing on over 1,100 data points from peer-reviewed studies. They found that urban centers and industrial activities are key drivers of contamination, with pollution levels varying significantly between marine, coastal, and estuary environments. The models project that economic development and education could reduce microplastic concentrations, while industrial expansion may increase them.

2025 Journal of Hazardous Materials 2 citations
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Riverine Microplastic Quantification: A Novel Approach Integrating Satellite Images, Neural Network, and Suspended Sediment Data as a Proxy

Researchers developed satellite-based models using neural network algorithms to estimate riverine microplastic concentrations, using suspended sediment concentration as a proxy, offering a cost-effective approach for broad-scale freshwater microplastic monitoring.

2023 Sensors 23 citations
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A methodology for the fast identification and monitoring of microplastics in environmental samples using random decision forest classifiers

Researchers developed a methodology using random decision forest classifiers for the fast identification and monitoring of microplastics in environmental samples. The approach provides a machine learning-based tool to accelerate microplastic detection and reduce the analytical burden of characterising particles across diverse environmental matrices.

2019 Analytical Methods 128 citations
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Mapping the plastic legacy: Geospatial predictions of a microplastic inventory in a complex estuarine system using machine learning

Researchers applied machine learning techniques to develop geospatial predictions of microplastic inventory in a complex estuarine system, overcoming the limitations of coarse ocean basin models by accounting for the intricate geomorphological and hydrodynamic conditions that govern sediment-associated microplastic distribution.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Evaluation of microplastic pollution in urban lentic ecosystem using remote sensing, GIS, and Support Vector Machine (SVM): relevance for environmental and ecological risk

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in 24 urban ponds and lakes in Kolkata, India, finding significantly higher concentrations during the post-monsoon season, with fibers making up about 59% of all particles. They developed machine learning and remote sensing models that achieved up to 98% accuracy in identifying water bodies and predicting microplastic levels from satellite imagery. The study demonstrates that combining field sampling with remote sensing technology can enable large-scale monitoring of urban microplastic pollution.

2026 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
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Rapid Classification of Microplastics by Using the Application of a Convolutional Neural Network

Researchers used convolutional neural networks (deep learning) to automatically classify microplastic particles in microscopy images into four categories: fragments, pellets, films, and fibers. The models achieved high classification accuracy, reducing the time and labor needed for manual identification. Automated AI classification could greatly accelerate large-scale microplastic monitoring programs.

2023 Proceedings of the World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering 2 citations
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Deep Learning Approaches for Detection and Classification of Microplastics in Water for Clean Water Management

Researchers applied dual deep learning models (YOLOv8, YOLOv11, and several CNN architectures) to detect and classify microplastics in water, finding that these AI approaches could accurately identify plastic types across both aquatic and non-aquatic datasets.

2025
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Enhancing water quality prediction: a machine learning approach across diverse water environments

Researchers compared seven machine learning models for predicting water quality parameters using six years of wastewater treatment plant data. The gradient boosting model performed best overall, accurately predicting parameters related to water contamination. While the study focuses on general water quality rather than microplastics specifically, these predictive tools could be applied to monitoring microplastic-relevant conditions in treatment systems.

2025 Water Quality Research Journal 6 citations
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Applicability of machine learning techniques to analyze Microplastic transportation in open channels with different hydro-environmental factors

Researchers applied machine learning models to predict how microplastics move through open water channels under different flow conditions, vegetation patterns, and particle densities. They found that tree-based algorithms like Random Forest and Extreme Gradient Boost significantly outperformed traditional statistical models in prediction accuracy. The study demonstrates that machine learning can be a valuable tool for understanding and forecasting microplastic transport in waterways.

2024 Environmental Pollution 28 citations
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Assessment of machine learning-based methods predictive suitability for migration pollutants from microplastics degradation

Researchers assessed the usefulness of machine learning methods for predicting the migration of chemical pollutants from microplastics. The study found that artificial neural networks and support vector methods showed strong potential for modeling and predicting the leaching of plasticizers and other contaminants, which could reduce the need for extensive laboratory analyses.

2023 Journal of Hazardous Materials 54 citations
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Machine Learning to Predict the Adsorption Capacity for Microplastics

Researchers developed and compared three machine learning models — random forest, support vector machine, and artificial neural network — to predict microplastic/water partition coefficients (log Kd) for chemical pollutant adsorption, addressing the limited experimental data available on microplastic adsorption capacity in aquatic environments.

2023 Preprints.org 5 citations
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Intelligent classification and pollution characteristics analysis of microplastics in urban surface waters using YNet

Researchers developed an AI-based system called YNet to automatically identify and classify microplastics in urban water samples from their visual appearance. The system achieved over 90% accuracy in distinguishing different microplastic shapes and was used to analyze pollution patterns in wetlands and reservoirs. The study demonstrates that artificial intelligence can make microplastic monitoring faster and more consistent compared to traditional manual identification methods.

2024 Journal of Hazardous Materials 5 citations
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Detection and Classification of Microplastics in Water Source Using Svm

Researchers developed a machine learning system using Support Vector Machines (SVM) to automatically identify and classify microplastics in water samples based on their size, shape, and light-reflection properties captured through high-resolution imaging. The automated approach enables faster, more consistent microplastic monitoring compared to manual inspection, supporting real-time pollution tracking.

2025 IARJSET