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ClearAnalisis Mikroplastik Pada Air Dan Sedimen Di Pantai Teluk Lampung Dengan Metode Ft-Ir (Fourier Transform Infrared)
Microplastics were analyzed in water and sediment samples from a beach in Lampung Bay, Indonesia, using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy for polymer identification. Multiple polymer types were detected, with polyethylene and polypropylene among the most common. The study documents microplastic pollution in an Indonesian coastal area and establishes baseline data for future monitoring.
Analysis of Microplastic at Sea Water and Sediment in the Pasaran Island Bay Using FT-IR
Researchers analysed microplastic particle counts, morphologies, and polymer types in seawater and sediment samples collected from four stations around Pasaran Island Bay using FT-IR spectroscopy. Extraction protocols used 70% ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium chloride for seawater samples and FeSO4, NaCl, and H2O2 for sediments, characterising the nature and extent of microplastic pollution at this Indonesian marine site.
Karakterisasi Mikroplastik Dari Sedimen Padang Lamun, Pulau Panjang, Jepara, Dengan Ft-ir Infra Red
Researchers identified microplastics in seagrass bed sediments at Panjang Island, Indonesia, using infrared spectroscopy to characterize the types present. The study confirms that microplastic pollution has reached this coastal ecosystem, which provides important habitat for marine life.
Stereomicroscopic and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopic Characterization of the Abundance, Distribution and Composition of Microplastics in the Beaches of Qingdao, China
Microplastics were found on two beaches in Qingdao, China at varying concentrations, with fibers as the most common type. The study used FTIR spectroscopy to identify polymer types including polyester and polypropylene, contributing to the global picture of beach microplastic contamination.
Contributions of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in microplastic pollution research: A review
This review covers advances in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy techniques — including chemical imaging — for identifying polymer types in microplastic samples and tracing their fate in different environmental matrices.
Assessment of Microplastics in Fish GI Tracts and Shallow Water Sediments in Pugad Baboy Mangrove Area, Kawit, Cavite Using Fourier Transform Infrared-Attenuated Total Reflectance Spectroscopy
Researchers assessed, characterized, and quantified microplastic contamination in fish gastrointestinal tracts and shallow water sediments from the Pugad Baboy Mangrove area in Kawit, Cavite using FTIR-ATR spectroscopy to identify polymer types.
Microplastic in Beach Sediment of Nasi Island, Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia
Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance, morphology, and polymer composition in beach sediments from two beaches on Nasi Island, Aceh Besar Regency, Indonesia, using dry sieve fractionation, microscopy, and FTIR spectroscopy. They found fragments, films, and fibers across both beaches, with peak abundance of 2,651 particles/kg at the finest sieve fraction (0.063 mm), and identified PETE, polystyrene, and LDPE as the dominant polymer types.
Plastic debris in the Mediterranean Sea: Types, occurrence and distribution along Adriatic shorelines
Researchers investigated plastic debris in sediments from five beaches on the Northern Adriatic coast, finding a mean density of 12.1 items per kg dry weight and characterising debris types using FT-IR spectroscopy in the first such assessment for this region.
An Integrated Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Coastal Surface Water and Sediment of Japan
Researchers conducted a comprehensive survey of microplastic pollution in surface water and sediment at 15 coastal locations across Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. They extracted over 53,000 suspected microplastic particles and identified the most common polymers using FTIR spectroscopy. The study provides an integrated baseline dataset for understanding the extent and distribution of microplastic contamination along Japanese coastlines.
Characterization and distribution of microplastics and plastic debris along Silver Beach, Southern India
Researchers examined 28 sediment samples along Silver Beach in Southern India for microplastic and plastic debris contamination, using FT-IR spectroscopy to characterize polymer types and finding predominantly white-colored (44%) and irregularly-shaped (82%) plastics in the study area.
Distribution of Microplastics along Mai Khao Coastline, Phuket
Researchers sampled microplastics from the intertidal zone of Mai Khao beach in Phuket, Thailand, during two seasonal sampling events, separating particles into two size classes and analyzing polymer composition using micro-FTIR. They found that fibers dominated at 94.5%, PET was the predominant polymer at 94.7%, and abundances at this site were higher than at other west coast Phuket locations, indicating elevated local anthropogenic input.
Microplásticos En Tres Playas Del Corredor Turístico Del Norte, Piura, Perú
Researchers sampled sediments from three beach zones along northern Peru's tourist corridor in February 2024 and characterized microplastic abundance, morphology, and polymer types using FTIR analysis. Microplastics were detected across all sampling zones, with fragments and fibers dominating and polyethylene as the most common polymer type.
The applicability of reflectance micro-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for the detection of synthetic microplastics in marine sediments
Researchers developed and validated an optimized micro-FT-IR spectroscopy protocol for detecting microplastics in coastal marine sediments, providing a detailed operating procedure. The standardized method improves detection reliability and enables comparison of results across laboratories studying sediment microplastic contamination.
Degradation degree analysis of environmental microplastics by micro FT-IR imaging technology
Researchers used micro-FTIR spectral-image fusion to classify the degradation degree of polyethylene microplastics collected from coastal environments, achieving 97.1% classification accuracy and enabling estimation of environmental persistence time from spectral data.
Identification of microplastic types in the Martapura River's water, sediment, and fish using FTIR (Case Study: Loktangga Village and Teluk Muara Kelayan) South Kalimantan
Microplastics in water, sediment, and fish from the Martapura River in South Kalimantan, Indonesia were identified using Sedgewick rafter counting and FTIR spectroscopy. The study found distinct distribution patterns between two sampling villages, with nylon being the most common microplastic type in one village and polystyrene dominant in the other.
A Case Study in Kovalam Coastal Village to Identify Microplastics Using FTIR and Mangroves by Ndvi Analysis
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination at Kovalam Beach, a coastal fishing village on India's Coromandel Coast, using FTIR spectroscopy to identify and characterize plastic polymer types in beach and backwater samples, and combined this with NDVI analysis to assess the health of adjacent mangrove ecosystems under pressure from coastal development.
Plastics in surface water of southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka (Northern Indian Ocean): Distribution and characterization by FTIR
Researchers investigated plastic pollution in coastal surface waters across 12 regions in southern Sri Lanka, finding an overall mean microplastic density of 17.45 items per cubic metre with filaments as the most common morphology. FTIR characterisation confirmed the polymer types present, with blue-coloured particles being the most abundant across sampling locations.
Identifikasi Dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik Di Sekitar Muara Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat Dan Banjir Kanal Timur, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Researchers identified and quantified microplastics in seawater near the estuaries of the Banjir Kanal Barat and Banjir Kanal Timur rivers in Semarang, Indonesia, using plankton nets and FT-IR analysis. They found higher microplastic densities at the Banjir Kanal Timur estuary (179.09 particles/m3) compared to the western canal (79.51 particles/m3), with fibers, fragments, films, and pellets composed of nylon, nitrile, PVC, PET, and polycarbonate polymers.
Abundance of Microplastic in Water of Sungai Terus Desa Sungai Nibung West Kalimantan
Researchers found microplastics at an average concentration of nearly 4,830 particles per liter in coastal river waters of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, with fibers and films being the dominant forms and common polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene identified by FTIR analysis. The high concentrations in this coastal area raise concerns for aquatic ecosystems and human communities that rely on these waters.
Microplastic as a pollution in Babura River Medan: A study Case
Researchers characterized microplastic abundance and composition in the water and sediments of the Babura River in Medan, Indonesia, collecting samples from three sites in July 2020. Using microscopy and FTIR analysis, they identified polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene in fragment, film, and fiber forms, with sediment abundances ranging from 15 to 39 particles per 100g and water concentrations from 68 to 132 particles per liter.
Exploring marine surface microplastic around Pasaran Island, Lampung Province
This study assessed surface microplastic abundance and morphology around Pasaran Island in Lampung Province, Indonesia. Microplastics were detected at all sampling stations, with fragments and fibers being most common, reflecting pollution from land-based and fishing activities.
Dataset of microscopic images and infrared spectra of beach sediment samples from Juara, Salang, and Tulai in Tioman Island, Malaysia
This dataset paper provides microscopic images and infrared spectra of beach sediment particles — including microplastics — collected from three beaches on Tioman Island, Malaysia. The data, covering particles in both the microplastic (<5 mm) and macroplastic (>5 mm) size ranges, is intended as a reference resource for environmental monitoring and pollution studies in marine ecosystems. Making such raw spectral and imaging data publicly available is important for building the comparative databases needed to standardize microplastic identification methods across different research groups.
Characteristics and distribution of microplastics in the estuarine environment and beach sands of Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Researchers assessed the spatiotemporal distribution of microplastics in estuaries and beaches of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, collecting over 300 water and sediment samples across dry and rainy seasons and characterising particles by size, morphology, and polymer composition using FTIR spectroscopy.
Identification of Microplastics in Water and Fish in the Brantas River, Malang City
This study identified microplastics in both water and fish tissues in the Brantas River in Malang City, Indonesia, with FTIR analysis confirming multiple polymer types, establishing baseline contamination data for this densely populated watershed. The presence of microplastics in fish is a direct human health concern given that river fish are a common protein source for local communities.