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ClearMicroplastic Contamination in Water and Sediment at Maninjau Lake, Indonesia
Researchers quantified microplastic contamination in surface water and sediment across 10 locations in Maninjau Lake, Indonesia, finding abundances ranging from 65.63 to 195.31 particles/m3 in water and 199.52 to 7,000 particles/kg dry weight in sediment. Fiber, film, fragment, and granule shapes were identified, highlighting contamination risks to a lake critical for water supply, hydroelectric energy, and aquaculture.
A Novel Application of Filtration for the Collection of Microplastics in Waterways
Researchers developed a novel filtration system for collecting microplastics from waterways, demonstrating its effectiveness as a scalable and practical tool for environmental monitoring and plastic pollution assessment.
Rapid Sand Filtration Technique for Remediation of Microplastics
Researchers tested rapid sand filtration as a technique for removing microplastics from water, evaluating particle removal efficiency across different plastic sizes, shapes, and filter media. The technique achieved meaningful microplastic reduction and was proposed as a practical water treatment enhancement.
Sustainable Microplastic Filter Development for River Conservation: A Case Study in Yogyakarta
Researchers developed a sustainable microplastic filter for protecting freshwater river environments, testing a pilot-scale filtration system in a real river setting. The filter reduced downstream microplastic concentrations and was designed for low-cost, low-maintenance deployment.
Microplastic pollution in the surface water of Lake Singkarak, Indonesia
Researchers investigated the first documented occurrence of microplastic pollution in Lake Singkarak, a tectonic lake in Indonesia, by collecting water samples from lake inlet, hydropower dam intake, and outlet sites. They found microplastics present throughout the lake's surface water, highlighting the vulnerability of this priority restoration lake to plastic waste inputs from rivers and catchment runoff.
Microplastic Pollution in Waters and Sediments in a Lentic System: A Case Study in a Tropical Wet Urban Lake of Samarinda, Indonesia
Researchers sampled water and sediment from a tropical urban lake in Samarinda, Indonesia, finding microplastic contamination at all 10 sampling sites with an average of 0.91 particles per litre in water and 375 particles per kilogram in sediment. Fibres — likely from textiles — dominated in both water and sediment, and polyethylene was the most common polymer identified. The study highlights how urban lakes in rapidly developing tropical cities are becoming significant repositories of microplastic pollution, driven by inadequate waste management infrastructure.
Innovative Multimedia Filtration for Effective Microplastic Removal in Mangrove Ecosystems: A Sustainable Approach to Environmental Health
Researchers tested a multimedia filtration system using natural materials like sand, zeolite, activated carbon, and clam shells to remove microplastics from mangrove waters in Indonesia. They found that the filtration system effectively reduced microplastic levels in the treated water. The study demonstrates a low-cost, sustainable approach to protecting sensitive mangrove ecosystems from plastic pollution.
Effectiveness of Microplastic Removal from River Water Using Conventional and Ultrafiltration Techniques: Correlation with Physicochemical Parameters
This study compared conventional and ultrafiltration water treatment methods for removing microplastics from river water in Indonesia, finding that ultrafiltration achieved significantly higher MP removal efficiencies, suggesting it as a more effective option for addressing MP contamination in drinking water.
Reuse of Water Contaminated by Microplastics, the Effectiveness of Filtration Processes: A Review
This review evaluates filtration technologies for removing microplastics from water, finding that while treatment plants reduce microplastic counts effectively, large discharge volumes still release substantial quantities into the environment.
Efektivitas Filter Pasir dalam Menyisihkan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik pada Air Baku Air Minum: Tinjauan Literatur
This Indonesian literature review analyzed the effectiveness of sand filters in removing microplastics from drinking water sources, finding that rapid sand filters achieved up to 98% removal efficiency primarily through physical interception and adsorption mechanisms.
Development and evaluation of a water treatment system for the removal of microplastics in an aqueous medium.
Researchers developed and evaluated a water treatment system for removing microplastics from aqueous media, addressing the urgent environmental concern of microplastic contamination in rivers, seas, and oceans and assessing the system's effectiveness as a promising water purification technology.
Treatment technologies for the removal of micro plastics from aqueous medium
Researchers reviewed treatment technologies for removing microplastics from water, finding that while multiple methods including filtration, membrane processes, and coagulation show promise, their effectiveness depends on microplastic size, type, and concentration.
Microplastics Removal from a Plastic Recycling Industrial Wastewater Using Sand Filtration
Researchers demonstrated that sand filtration can effectively remove microplastics from plastic recycling facility wastewater, with laboratory-scale tests showing significant reduction in microplastic concentrations across different polymer types, sizes, and shapes.
Innovative prototype for the mitigation of water pollution from microplastics to safeguard the environment and health
Researchers developed an innovative prototype device for removing microplastics from water through a combination of filtration and electrocoagulation, demonstrating high MP removal efficiency from both synthetic and real water samples in controlled trials.
Small-Scale Model Experiments on Plastic Fragment Removal from Water Flows Using Multiple Filters in a Floating Body
Researchers designed small-scale floating filter devices to remove plastic fragments from water flow, testing multiple filter configurations in laboratory experiments. Physical filtration of plastic particles from water offers a practical approach to preventing microplastic accumulation in aquatic environments.
Microplastic pollution in sediments of tropical shallow lakes
Researchers found microplastics in all sediment samples from 48 tropical shallow lakes across a climatic gradient, with fibres dominating over fragments and polyester being the most common polymer, indicating widespread plastic contamination even in inland freshwater ecosystems.
Efficient removal of microplastics through a combined treatment process: Pre-filtration and adsorption
A combined treatment process integrating coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration achieved efficient removal of microplastics from drinking water. The study supports the feasibility of adapting existing water treatment infrastructure to address microplastic contamination.
Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review
This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.
Performance of Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Plants in Removing Microplastics in East Java, Indonesia
This Indonesian study tested two conventional drinking water treatment plants in East Java for their ability to remove microplastics, finding that full multi-stage treatment achieved significant reduction but did not eliminate all particles. The results show that conventional water treatment partially protects consumers but may not prevent all microplastic ingestion through drinking water.
Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics from Nepal’s Second Largest Lake
Researchers conducted the first microplastic survey of Phewa Lake in Nepal, finding an average of 55–122.5 microplastic items per kilogram of sediment, with fiber shapes and polypropylene polymers dominating, and highest concentrations near densely populated shorelines.
Analysis of Microplastic Content in Surface Water of the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir in Indonesia
Researchers analyzed surface water from Indonesia's Gajah Mungkur Reservoir, a drinking water source, and found microplastics at every sampling location, with concentrations ranging from 340 to 820 particles per cubic meter. The dominant shapes were filaments and fibers, and the plastics identified included polypropylene and polystyrene. The highest contamination was found at an upstream river inlet, suggesting that rivers are a key delivery route for microplastics into the reservoir. The findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure through drinking water drawn from Indonesian surface water sources.
Analysis of Microplastics in Water and Biofilm Matrices in Lahor Reservoirs, East Java, Indonesia
Researchers detected microplastics in both water and biofilm samples from Lahor Reservoir in East Java, Indonesia, finding that biofilms accumulate microplastics and may serve as a useful monitoring matrix for assessing plastic contamination in freshwater reservoir ecosystems.
Distribution of Microplastics in Domestic Wastewater and Microplastics Removal Potential in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Researchers examined the distribution of microplastics in domestic wastewater in Indonesia and assessed the microplastic removal potential of wastewater treatment plants, using digestion, vacuum filtration, and microscopy to identify microplastics by concentration, shape, size, and color across treatment stages.
Microplastics in water: types, detection, and removal strategies
This review covers the different types of microplastics found in water, methods used to detect them, and strategies for removing them from water sources. Microplastics enter water systems from both industrial sources and the breakdown of larger plastic waste, posing threats to aquatic life and potentially human health. The authors evaluate removal techniques including filtration, chemical treatment, and biological approaches that could help clean contaminated water.