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Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in the Bango River, Malang, Indonesia, Based on Land Use Patterns

Researchers quantified microplastic abundance and characterized particle types in the Bango River in Malang, Indonesia, finding significant contamination dominated by fragments and fibers linked to urban and agricultural sources.

2024 Environmental Engineering Science 4 citations
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Spatial distribution of microplastic pollution and its relation to pollution index-based water quality status in Progo River, Indonesia

Researchers mapped microplastic distribution along Indonesia's heavily polluted Progo River, finding 75 to 436 plastic particles per cubic meter of water and showing that lower oxygen levels, higher organic pollution, and faster water flow all correlated with higher microplastic concentrations — evidence that plastic particles actively degrade river water quality.

2025 Emerging contaminants 3 citations
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Abundance of Microplastics and Hazard to the Environment in Estuary Water in Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance and types at five sampling locations in the estuary waters of the Pemalang River in Central Java, Indonesia, finding persistent microplastic hazards driven by local human activities and plastic waste inputs.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations
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Assessment of Small-Scale Microplastics Abundance and Characterization in Urban River: A Case Study in Metro River, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Metro River in Indonesia, finding that abundance and characteristics varied by land use type, with urban areas showing higher concentrations of fragments and fibers in this rapidly developing region.

2023 Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences 9 citations
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Correlation of Microplastic Size Distribution and Water Quality Parameters in the Upstream Brantas River

Researchers surveyed microplastic abundance and size distribution in the upstream Brantas River in Indonesia and analyzed correlations with water quality parameters, finding that smaller microplastic fragments were most prevalent and that microplastic levels related to several water quality indicators. The study contributes baseline data for managing plastic pollution in Indonesian river systems.

2023 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 11 citations
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The concentration of microplastic in water and fish (Gambusia affinis) collected from Brantas River

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in water and in the bodies of mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) from the Brantas River in Malang, Indonesia, finding contamination in both. The study confirms that freshwater fish in Indonesian urban rivers are ingesting microplastics, raising concerns about human exposure through fish consumption.

2021 AIP conference proceedings 8 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination on Water and Sediment in the Brantas Subwatershed of the Malang Area

This Indonesian study (published in Bahasa Indonesia) analyzed microplastic contamination in both water and sediment of the Brantas River sub-watershed in the Malang area, one of the most important river systems in East Java. Microplastics were found in both water and sediment samples across sampling locations, with fibers being a dominant form. The Brantas River supports millions of people for drinking water and irrigation, making evidence of microplastic contamination in this system a significant public health and environmental concern.

2025 Jurnal Perikanan Unram 1 citations
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Impact of a municipal solid waste processing facility on microplastic pollution in Indonesia’s waterways

Researchers quantified and characterized riverine microplastic pollution in the Jangli River in Semarang City, Indonesia, and assessed the contribution of a nearby Municipal Solid Waste Temporary Processing Site (TPS) to MP contamination through water sampling and field observation. The study documents how proximity to solid waste facilities elevates microplastic concentrations in urban waterways.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Preliminary Study of Microplastic Abundance in Rivers of Greater Semarang Area, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed two rivers in the Semarang region of Indonesia and found microplastics at every sampling site, with concentrations increasing downstream and polyethylene sheet fragments — likely from single-use plastic bags — being the most common type, underlining the need for better waste management to reduce plastic entering waterways.

2023 International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 2 citations
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Microplastic distribution in surface water and sediment river around slum and industrial area (case study: Ciwalengke River, Majalaya district, Indonesia)

Microplastics were surveyed in surface water and sediments of the Ciwalengke River in Indonesia across slum and industrial areas, finding average concentrations of 5.85 particles/L in water and 138 items/kg in sediment with fibers as the dominant form. The study is the first to examine microplastic contamination in a slum-dominated Indonesian river environment, documenting high concentrations linked to informal waste disposal.

2019 Chemosphere 433 citations
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Pengaruh Perilaku dan Kondisi Permukiman Masyarakat Terhadap Kualitas Air di Sungai Jangkok, Kota Mataram

This Indonesian study examines how population density and household waste disposal habits affect water quality in the Jangkok River, finding domestic waste from densely populated areas is the main pollution source. Poor waste management including plastic disposal directly into rivers is a primary driver of microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian waterways.

2023 JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN INDONESIA 2 citations
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The occurrence and abundance of microplastics in surface water of the midstream and downstream of the Cisadane River, Indonesia

Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in the Cisadane River, Indonesia, finding 13 to 113 particles per cubic meter in surface water with higher abundance downstream, dominated by polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene fragments from household and industrial sources.

2021 Chemosphere 101 citations
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Occurrence and visual characterization of microplastics from Mahakam River at Tenggarong City, Indonesia

Researchers detected and visually characterized microplastics in water samples from the Mahakam River near Tenggarong City, Indonesia, contributing to limited freshwater microplastic data from the country that produces approximately 7.8 million tons of plastic waste annually. Microplastics were found in river samples, with fiber and fragment morphotypes dominant, reflecting local plastic waste mismanagement.

2024 Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 9 citations
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Abundance and distribution of microplastics in Baturusa watershed of Bangka Belitung Islands Province

Scientists measured microplastic abundance and distribution in the Baturusa River watershed on Bangka Belitung Island, Indonesia, finding plastic particles at all sampling sites. Higher concentrations were found downstream and near populated areas, highlighting the role of human settlements in freshwater microplastic contamination.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Effect of Anthropogenic Type and Depth on Microplastic Abundance in Mahakam River Water, Samarinda City

This Indonesian study measured microplastic concentrations in water from the Mahakam River at different depths and near different land use types in Samarinda city. The results showed higher plastic levels near urban and agricultural areas, providing data on plastic pollution in a major Borneo river that local communities depend on.

2023 Trends in Sciences 2 citations
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Identifikasi Karakteristik dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sampel Air Kali Surabaya

This Indonesian study characterized microplastic abundance and types in water samples from the Kali Surabaya river in Surabaya. The urban waterway showed widespread plastic contamination, with sources linked to densely populated residential areas along the riverbanks.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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The presence of microplastics in Surabaya coastal area and its correlation with conventional water quality parameters

Researchers measured microplastic presence in coastal waters of Surabaya, Indonesia, and examined correlations with marine biodiversity indicators. Elevated microplastic concentrations were associated with reduced diversity of benthic organisms at contaminated sites.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 1 citations
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Presence of microplastics in surface waters and sediments of urban tropical river: A case study in the Karang Mumus River along Samarinda City, Indonesia

Researchers found microplastics in every water and sediment sample collected from an urban tropical river in Samarinda, Indonesia, with polyethylene being the most common plastic type and films being the most frequent shape. This first study of the river provides a baseline for understanding microplastic pollution in under-studied tropical urban waterways in Southeast Asia.

2024 Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 1 citations
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Abundance of microplastics in Cisadane river - Indonesia

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination along the Cisadane River in Indonesia, sampling at 11 points from upstream to downstream. They found microplastics present throughout the river, with concentrations and types varying by location and influenced by nearby human and industrial activities. The study underscores the persistent nature of microplastic pollution in tropical river systems serving large populations.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Water within a Densely Populated Area of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in the surface water of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia, a densely populated urban area, characterising particle abundance, morphology, colour, and polymer type. The study documented widespread microplastic contamination and identified key sources associated with urban population density, waste management practices, and proximity to human settlements.

2025
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Microplastic pollution in Surabaya River Water and Aquatic Biota, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in the Surabaya River and its aquatic organisms in Indonesia, finding MPs in water, sediment, and multiple fish species, with fiber concentrations highest near densely populated urban areas and fish tissue contamination raising concerns for human exposure through seafood consumption.

2021 IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 28 citations
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Identification and characteristic of microplastics in sediment and macrozoobenthos of upper Citarum River

Researchers characterized microplastic particles in sediments and macrozoobenthos collected from the upper Citarum River in West Java using grab sampling and Fenton oxidation digestion. They found an average microplastic concentration of 15.7 particles per 100 g wet sediment across all sampling sites, with the highest concentration at Nanjung station, and identified textile industry discharge and accumulated plastic waste as primary contamination sources.

2024 E3S Web of Conferences
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Unraveling Microplastic Presence in Freshwater and Sediment of Rejoso River, Indonesia

Researchers investigated microplastic presence in water and sediment of the Rejoso River in Indonesia across 12 sampling sites, characterizing the types, abundances, and distribution patterns of microplastic particles in this tropical freshwater system.

2025 Environmental Quality Management
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Distribution of Microplastic Abundance and Composition in Surface Water around Anthropogenic Areas (Case Study: Jeneberang River, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Researchers collected surface water samples from eight stations along the Jeneberang River in South Sulawesi categorised by land use type, finding microplastic concentrations ranging from 2.00 to 5.77 particles per litre with microfibers as the dominant morphotype and highest concentrations near a traditional market site approximately 60 metres upstream.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 5 citations