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ClearEvaluation of calibration techniques in low-cost air quality sensing
This study evaluated calibration techniques for improving the accuracy of low-cost air quality sensors, which are being deployed to expand pollution monitoring networks. As airborne microplastics become a recognized health concern, affordable and accurate monitoring tools will be important for tracking human exposure.
Reply on RC1
This reply addresses a reviewer comment on a study examining the impacts of Chinese government air pollution control measures on atmospheric pollutant concentrations across multiple regions. The response clarifies aspects of the methodology and interpretation of how emission reductions have affected air quality over recent decades.
Microplastics in Asia: overcoming sampling, analysis, and regulatory challenges to protect the ecosystem – a review
This review examines the challenges of sampling, analyzing, and regulating microplastics across Asian countries, covering both indoor and outdoor air pollution. Researchers highlight that microplastics are emerging contaminants requiring standardized methodologies to accurately assess their prevalence and risks. The study calls for improved regulatory frameworks to protect public health and ecosystems from microplastic contamination in the region.
Reply on RC2
This is a response to reviewer comments on a study characterizing atmospheric microplastic source profiles and plasticizer emissions from five common pollution sources in PM2.5 and PM10 aerosols across China's Guanzhong Plain.
Reply on RC1
This author reply responds to reviewer comments on a manuscript about microplastic research, addressing methodological concerns and clarifying findings related to particle characterization and exposure assessment. The exchange contributes to the peer review discourse on emerging standards in microplastic science.
Reply on RC1
This is a response to reviewer comments on a study characterizing atmospheric microplastic source profiles and plasticizer emissions from five common pollution sources in PM2.5 and PM10 aerosols across China's Guanzhong Plain.
Quantification of ambient PM2.5 concentrations adjacent to informal brick kilns in the Vhembe District using low-cost sensors
Researchers used low-cost air quality sensors to track fine particle pollution (PM2.5) near informal brick kilns in South Africa over a full year, finding that annual concentrations exceeded national air quality standards at all sites, with the worst levels occurring in winter due to biomass burning and industrial emissions. The study demonstrates that affordable sensors can generate useful pollution data in under-monitored communities.
Reply on RC3
This is a response to reviewer comments on a study characterizing atmospheric microplastic source profiles and plasticizer emissions from five common pollution sources in PM2.5 and PM10 aerosols across China's Guanzhong Plain.
A Review of the Current State of Microplastic Pollution in South Asian Countries
This review surveys microplastic pollution across South Asian countries including India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, and others. Researchers found microplastics present in water, soil, air, and food across the region, with levels often exceeding those in other parts of the world. The paper highlights the need for better monitoring and regulation in these densely populated countries where exposure may be especially high.
An Investigation into the Efficacy of Septic Tank Systems in Removing Organics in a Subtropical Climate
This study evaluated how well septic tank systems in urban Bangladesh remove organic contaminants from wastewater, with performance closely linked to temperature. As urbanization increases the burden on wastewater systems in developing countries, understanding the limitations of low-cost sanitation technologies is important for protecting water quality.
Evolving research perspectives on microplastic pollution: A focus on Sri Lanka in comparison to the South and Southeast Asian region
This review examines the evolving research landscape on microplastic pollution in Sri Lanka, comparing it to the broader South and Southeast Asian regional context. The paper identifies gaps in local monitoring data and highlights the need for standardized methodologies and expanded research capacity in the region.
Air pollution assessment using a cost-effective device: the case study of the northern Latium coastal area.
Researchers used a cost-effective sensor network to monitor air pollution in a coastal area of northern Lazio, Italy, finding elevated particulate matter concentrations linked to traffic and industrial sources. While focused on air quality rather than microplastics, airborne particulate monitoring is increasingly important for tracking atmospheric microplastic exposure in urban and coastal areas.
Reply on RC4
This is a response to reviewer comments on a study characterizing atmospheric microplastic source profiles and plasticizer emissions from five common pollution sources in PM2.5 and PM10 aerosols across China's Guanzhong Plain.
Evaluación de la calidad de aire y la percepción de la salud en la zona urbana de La Ceja, Antioquia, mediante una estrategia de participación comunitaria
Researchers deployed low-cost air quality monitoring devices across multiple zones of La Ceja, Antioquia, Colombia and conducted community health perception surveys, providing indicative data on air quality in a rapidly urbanising municipality that lacks an established monitoring network.
End-user perspective of low-cost sensors for urban stormwater monitoring: a review
Not relevant to microplastics — this review assesses the readiness of low-cost electronic sensors for monitoring urban stormwater parameters such as rainfall, water level, pH, turbidity, and nutrients.
An Investigation into the Efficacy of Septic Tank Systems in Removing Organics in a Subtropical Climate
This study investigated the performance of septic tank systems in Bangladesh for treating wastewater in a subtropical climate, finding variable organic matter removal. Understanding the limitations of decentralized wastewater treatment is important because inadequately treated sewage carries microplastics into local water sources.
Reflections on the Evidentiary Basis of Indoor Air Quality Standards
This paper reviewed the scientific basis and evidentiary standards used to develop indoor air quality guidelines and standards for buildings, finding significant variation in the strength of evidence underlying different pollutant limits. The authors argued that more systematic and transparent evidence evaluation frameworks are needed to improve the validity of indoor air quality regulations.
Emerging pollutant in surface water bodies: a review on monitoring, analysis, mitigation measures and removal technologies of micro-plastics.
This review examined the status of emerging pollutants — including microplastics — in Indian surface water bodies, covering monitoring methods, concentrations, mitigation strategies, and regulatory context. The authors highlight the inadequacy of existing water quality monitoring systems in India for capturing these new pollutant classes.
Reply on RC1
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a reply comment on a citizen science study measuring Saharan dust deposition on snow across the Pyrenees and European Alps.
Tackling plastic pollution together: Examples of international collaboration for the monitoring and reporting of microlitter (including microplastics).
Researchers developed an international laboratory network of 15 facilities across Vanuatu, Belize, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia through the Commonwealth Litter Programme and Ocean Country Partnership Programme, providing harmonized equipment, protocols, and training to enable comparable microplastic monitoring in Global South countries. This collaborative infrastructure approach demonstrates how large laboratory networks with standardized methods are essential for producing large-scale baseline assessments of microplastic pollution.
Atmospheric microplastics: Challenges in site- and target-specific measurements
This review examines the unique challenges of measuring microplastics in air across different environments like homes, public spaces, and outdoor settings. Researchers found that sampling methods, pretreatment steps, and analytical techniques all vary widely, making it difficult to compare results across studies. The study calls for standardized protocols to improve the accuracy and consistency of atmospheric microplastic monitoring.
Air and Water Microplastics Detection & Refinement System with Advanced Technology
Researchers proposed an integrated detection and remediation system for airborne and waterborne microplastics using sensor arrays and filtration technologies, designed to function in both urban and rural settings with minimal infrastructure requirements.
Reply on RC6
This is a response to reviewer comments on a study characterizing atmospheric microplastic source profiles and plasticizer emissions from five common pollution sources in PM2.5 and PM10 aerosols across China's Guanzhong Plain.
Potencial de un sistema de bajo costo para medir la calidad ambiental interior en climas extremos latinoamericanos hacia la equidad energética
Researchers developed a low-cost environmental monitoring system to measure indoor air quality variables including pollutant gases and suspended particles in an extreme-climate location in southern Mexico. They found that 57% of hydrogen sulfide measurements exceeded levels considered harmful to human health, demonstrating the value of affordable monitoring in underserved communities. The study highlights the potential of open-access sensor systems to help developing countries track indoor environmental pollution.