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Analisis Bentuk Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Pantai Mangrove di Kalimantan Barat

Microplastic shapes and compositions were analyzed in mangrove beach sediments in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding that 80% of plastic waste entering the coast eventually settles and degrades into microplastic particles concentrated in vegetated mangrove environments.

2024 Journal of Marine Research 1 citations
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Identifikasi dan Kepadatan Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Mempawah Mangrove Park (MMP) Kabupaten Mempawah, Kalimantan Barat

Researchers identified four types of microplastics — fibers, fragments, films, and microbeads — in sediments at a mangrove park in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Microplastic density was highest in the shallowest sediment layer, suggesting recent deposition from surrounding activities.

2020 Jurnal Laut Khatulistiwa 17 citations
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Spatial Distribution of Microplastics Abundance Along Selected Beaches in Kelantan, Malaysia

Researchers surveyed ten beaches along the Kelantan coast in Malaysia and found over 1,600 microplastic particles, averaging about 5.4 pieces per gram of sediment, with fragments being the most common type. PVC, polypropylene, and polystyrene were the dominant polymer types, and intertidal zones were the most heavily contaminated areas. The study provides important baseline data on microplastic pollution patterns along these Malaysian coastlines, which can help guide future cleanup and prevention efforts.

2025 Scientific Research Journal 4 citations
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Depth Profiles of Microplastic in Sediment Cores in the Mangrove Area of Kuala Gula Mangrove, Malaysia

Researchers profiled microplastic abundance with depth in sediment cores from the Kuala Gula Mangrove in Malaysia, finding 25-130 items per kg dry weight and highest concentrations near rivermouth sites, demonstrating that mangrove sediments are significant microplastic sinks.

2023 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 22 citations
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Karakteristik Mikroplastik pada Sedimen dan Air laut di Muara Sungai Wulan Demak

Researchers characterized microplastics in sediment and seawater at the Wulan River Estuary in Indonesia, finding the highest abundances at stations near the river mouth and identifying fibers as the dominant shape, with FTIR confirming multiple polymer types including polypropylene and polyethylene.

2022 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 5 citations
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Air Di Pantai Manggar Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur

Researchers identified the types and quantified the abundance of microplastics in water at Manggar Beach, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, comparing microplastic type distribution and examining potential sources of contamination at this coastal site.

2024 Tropical Aquatic Sciences
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Kelimpahan dan Karakteristik Mikroplastik di Perairan Kolam Labuh dan Sungai Blangor Kecamatan Palang, Tuban

This Indonesian study measured microplastic abundance in seawater, river water, and sediment at two sites in Tuban, finding significantly higher concentrations in seawater (40,000 particles/m3) than in river water or sediment. PVC, PE, and HDPE were the dominant polymer types identified.

2023 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 1 citations
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Baseline assessment of microplastics pollution in beach sediments along tropical coastline (Kuala Langat, Malaysia)

Researchers conducted baseline assessments of microplastic pollution in beach sediments along tropical coastlines, documenting particle abundance, morphology, and polymer composition at sites with varying levels of human activity to establish reference conditions.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 3 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Sedimen Pantai Sukaraja, Lampung

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in sediments from Sukaraja Beach in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, finding 42 particles per sample including fibers, films, fragments, and pellets in transparent, blue, black, red, and brown colors at a uniform abundance of 93.34 particles/kg across all three sampling stations.

2022 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 9 citations
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Jenis Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Air Di Pesisir Pantai Monpera Kota Balikpapan Kalimantan Timur

This Indonesian-language study measured microplastic abundance and type in coastal surface water at Monpera Beach in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Samples were collected at 0-20 cm depth using purposive sampling and analyzed for particle size, shape, and polymer type.

2024 Tropical Aquatic Sciences
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Spatial and vertical distribution of microplastics in mangrove sediment in the southern Philippines

This study mapped microplastic contamination in the sediments of three mangrove forests in Mindanao, Philippines, finding particles at all sites with counts ranging from 83 to 2,250 items per kilogram depending on location. Fragment shapes dominated near one river mouth while fibers dominated at a coastal site, and polypropylene was the most common polymer overall. Microplastic levels and types appeared linked to local economic activity, fishing, and waste management practices. The findings provide baseline data for protecting these ecologically important coastal ecosystems.

2025 Marine Environmental Research 1 citations
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Abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas around Penang, Malaysia

This study documented microplastic pollution in tropical mangrove estuaries around Penang, Malaysia, finding thousands of plastic particles in both water and sediment samples. Concentrations were particularly high near the more urbanized Seberang Perai area, where sediment contained up to 4,000 particles per kilogram. The research highlights that tropical mangroves, which serve as important nursery habitats for marine life, are accumulating significant amounts of microplastic pollution.

2023 Frontiers in Marine Science 25 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen di Pulau Perak, Jakarta Indonesia

Researchers identified and characterised microplastics in sediments at Perak Island, Jakarta, Indonesia, examining the shapes, sizes, and composition of plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that accumulate in coastal sediment environments.

2024 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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Analisis Konsentrasi dan Karakteristik Mikroplastik di Kawasan Wisata Pantai Congot Desa Jangkaran Kabupaten Kulon Progo

Researchers analyzed the concentration and characteristics of microplastics at Congot Beach, a tourist and fishing area near the Bogowonto River estuary in Kulon Progo Regency, Indonesia. The study documented microplastic abundance, morphology, and polymer types in this coastal environment affected by both visitor activity and riverine plastic transport.

2025 Jurnal Engine Energi Manufaktur dan Material
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Occurrence of Macro- and Micro-Plastics on Pasir Pandak Beach, Sarawak, Malaysia

Researchers documented the presence of both macro- and microplastics on Pasir Pandak Beach in Sarawak, Malaysia, finding microplastics more abundant than macroplastics, with fibers and fragments dominating and HDPE, polyester, polypropylene, and polystyrene as the primary polymer types identified.

2022 Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan 5 citations
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Characterization of microplastics in mangrove sediment of Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve, Indonesia

A study of Muara Angke mangrove sediments in Jakarta found an average of 28.09 particles/kg dry sediment, with higher concentrations outside the mangrove canopy, foam as the dominant shape, and polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene as the main polymers.

2021 Marine Pollution Bulletin 125 citations
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Characteristics and Distribution of Microplastics in Surface Sediment of Selat Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah

Researchers characterized the distribution and types of microplastics found in surface sediments of the Selat Pulau Tuba strait in Langkawi, Malaysia. The study found polypropylene and polyethylene as the dominant polymer types, contributing to baseline data on microplastic pollution in Malaysian coastal sediments.

2020 Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Environment 12 citations
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Analisis Kelimpahan dan Jenis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pesisir Desa Pemuteran, Bali

Researchers analyzed the abundance and types of microplastics in intertidal sediments at four stations along the coast of Pemuteran Village, Bali, using density separation and wet peroxide oxidation, examining how different coastal environments influence MP accumulation patterns.

2025 Journal of Marine Research and Technology
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Microplastics Characteristics in Water and Sediment From Three Ecosystems on Sari Ringgung Beach, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province

Researchers sampled water and sediment across mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef ecosystems at an Indonesian beach, finding microplastic contamination in all three habitats with the mangrove ecosystem showing the highest concentrations — up to 467 particles per kilogram of sediment. Fibers, films, and fragments smaller than 1 mm were the most common forms found, highlighting widespread microplastic pollution across multiple coastal ecosystem types.

2025 Advances in physics research/Advances in Physics Research
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Characteristics and Abundance of Large Microplastics in Sediments in Wonorejo Mangrove Tourism Area, Surabaya

Researchers investigated the characteristics and abundance of large microplastics (1-5 mm) in sediments of the Wonorejo Mangrove Tourism Area in Surabaya, Indonesia. The study found that large microplastics derived from fragmentation of plastic debris accumulated in mangrove sediments, documenting morphology, polymer types, and spatial distribution patterns in this ecologically sensitive habitat.

2025 Jurnal Biodjati
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Abundance of Microplastics in Mangrove Sediments on Pari Island, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers sampled mangrove sediments on Pari Island in Jakarta Bay in two seasons and identified microplastics by shape, color, size, and polymer type, finding that seasonal variation affected abundance and distribution. The study documents microplastic accumulation in a mangrove ecosystem adjacent to the Indonesian capital.

2024
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Microplastic abundance in Surabaya mangrove areas during the wet season

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance in water and sediment samples from Wonorejo mangrove areas in Surabaya, Indonesia during the wet season in December 2021, examining both high-tide water samples and low-tide sediment samples to characterize microplastic accumulation in this urban mangrove ecosystem. The study provided wet-season baseline data on microplastic pollution in a mangrove system known to trap suspended particles and debris.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 3 citations
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Analisis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Perairan Tamalate Kecamatan Galesong Utara Kabupaten Takalar

Researchers analyzed microplastic content in sediments from Tamalate waters in Galesong Utara, Takalar, using a quantitative survey approach with transect sampling to characterize microplastics by type, color, shape, size, and polymer type.

2024 Jurnal Riset Diwa Bahari (JRDB)
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Identifikasi Kelimpahan Dan Karakteristik Fisik Mikroplastik Pada Lahan Sawah Di Sekitar Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir Sampah Jalupang Kabupaten Karawang

This Indonesian study identified microplastic abundance and physical characteristics (shape, color, size) in paddy field soils near the Jalupang final waste processing site in Karawang Regency, finding 266–746 microplastic particles per kilogram of sediment with fibers and fragments predominating.

2025 Journal of Authentic Research