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The Abundance of Microplastics in Sediment Siak River Pekanbaru City

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance in sediments of the Siak River, Pekanbaru City, examining the river as a pathway for land-based plastic waste to accumulate in aquatic sediment reservoirs given high water utilization activity along its banks.

2024 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 1 citations
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Analysis of Abundance and Distribution of Microplastics in Sediments of Sail River, Pekanbaru City, Riau

Researchers analyzed sediment samples from the Sail River in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, and found microplastic contamination at all sampling stations, with abundance increasing toward downstream areas. Concentrations ranged from 5,335 to 21,374 particles per kilogram of dry sediment, consisting of fragments, fibers, and films. The study suggests that growing urban activities such as housing, shops, and restaurants along the river are contributing to the increasing microplastic pollution.

2026 Jurnal Kejuruteraan
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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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Initial investigation of microplastic pollution in river sediments at Yogyakarta City Indonesia

Researchers conducted an initial investigation of microplastic pollution in river sediments crossing Yogyakarta City in Indonesia, finding microplastics at all sampling sites. Fragment and fiber types dominated, reflecting common plastic pollution sources in this urban environment.

2021 Sustinere Journal of Environment and Sustainability 6 citations
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A novel report on the occurrence of microplastics in Pekalongan River Estuary, Java Island, Indonesia

Researchers measured microplastic contamination in water and sediments of the Pekalongan River estuary in Indonesia, finding concentrations of 45.2-99.1 particles/L in water and 0.77-1.01 particles/g in sediment. Polystyrene, polyester, and polyamide were the dominant polymers, with fragments and films smaller than 1 mm accounting for the majority.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 15 citations
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Karakteristik sampah mikroplastik di Muara Sungai DKI Jakarta

This Indonesian-language study characterized microplastics found at the mouths of rivers flowing through Jakarta. River mouths are major hotspots for plastic accumulation, as they collect debris washed from urban areas and funnel it toward coastal and marine environments.

2019 DEPIK 17 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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Characterization of Microplastics in Jakarta’s Urban Downstream and Estuary Water Bodies

Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in urban water bodies of Jakarta -- specifically Sunter River, Buaran River, and Marunda Estuary -- which serve as conduits for plastic waste to the ocean. Microplastics were abundant in all sampled water bodies, with fiber and fragment morphotypes dominant, reflecting the high density of urban plastic sources in the surrounding catchments.

2024 Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 1 citations
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Microplastic distribution in Surface Water and Sediments of Way Belau River, Lampung, Indonesia

This study mapped microplastic distribution in both surface water and sediments of the Way Belau River in Lampung, Indonesia. Microplastics were found throughout the river, with higher concentrations in sediments than in surface water, indicating accumulation in riverbed environments.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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Spatial Dynamics of Microplastic Pollution in Water and Sediments of the Ciliwung River along with Conditions of Water Quality Field Parameters and Population Density

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in water and sediment across Indonesia's heavily populated Ciliwung River, finding significant contamination linked to population density and land use. The dominant types were fragments and fibers from textiles and synthetic materials, with concentrations varying along the river's length. The results underscore the threat that densely settled riverine systems pose as conduits of microplastic pollution into coastal and marine environments.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 1 citations
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Microplastic pollution in the water and sediment of Krukut River, Jakarta, Indonesia

Researchers collected water and sediment samples from upstream, middle, and downstream sites in the Krukut River in Jakarta, Indonesia, and used density separation and microscopy to quantify microplastics. They found that microplastic abundance increased downstream, with fibers dominating in water and pellets in sediment, and downstream concentrations reaching 265 particles per 100 mL in water and 150 particles per kg dry weight in sediment.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 10 citations
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Occurrence of Microplastics in Kemena River and Niah River of Sarawak, Malaysia

Researchers investigated microplastic occurrence in water and riverbed sediments of the Kemena and Niah Rivers in Sarawak, Malaysia, finding that urbanization along these rivers correlates with higher microplastic concentrations in freshwater environments.

2023 Tropical Environment Biology and Technology 19 citations
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The contribution of estuaries to the abundance of microplastics in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Researchers found that rivers draining into Jakarta Bay are a major source of microplastics, with polyethylene fragments in the 300-500 micrometer size range dominating, and that spatial variation in abundance across nine estuaries reflects differences in local land use and waste management.

2022 Marine Pollution Bulletin 24 citations
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The Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in the Sediments of the Progo River of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in sediments of the Progo River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, finding microplastics throughout the river system. Fragment and fiber types dominated, reflecting the widespread plastic waste inputs characteristic of rapidly developing Indonesian urban areas.

2021 Journal of Sustainability Science and Management 8 citations
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Analisa Jenis, Bentuk Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Di Sungai Sei Sikambing Medan

This Indonesian study analyzed the types, shapes, and abundance of microplastics in the Sei Sikambing River in Medan, finding widespread contamination consistent with urban plastic waste inputs. Urban rivers like Sei Sikambing act as conduits transferring plastic pollution from cities to coastal marine environments.

2020 Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Jurnal Keilmuan dan Aplikasi Teknologi Industri 27 citations
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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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Unraveling microplastic pollution patterns in sediments of a river system: The combined impacts of seasonal changes and waterway differences

Microplastic concentrations in Saigon River and tributary sediments ranged from 140 to 1,200 items/kg, with fiber particles dominant; rainy season flows from tributaries elevated microplastic levels, while the main river showed more dilution effects.

2024 Journal of Environmental Management 7 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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Spatial distribution of microplastic in sediment of the Citanduy River, West Java, Indonesia

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in sediments along the Citanduy River in West Java, Indonesia, finding widespread contamination that varied by location and land use. Rivers like the Citanduy act as conveyor belts carrying microplastics from inland areas to coastal and marine environments.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 citations
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Kandungan Mikroplastik Pada Kolom Air di Sungai Siak Provinsi Riau

Researchers investigated the type, abundance, and depth distribution of microplastics in the water column of the Siak River in Riau Province, Indonesia, sampling at three stations across three depths (surface, 5 m, and 10 m) monthly from January to March 2023, identifying fibers, fragments, and films throughout all locations and depths.

2024 Jurnal Fisika Unand 1 citations
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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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Microplastic pollution in lower Cimandiri River, Indonesia: early detection on the occurrence, abundance and distribution

Microplastics were detected in the lower Cimandiri River in Indonesia, with abundance and distribution varying along the river's length from upstream to the estuary. Fragment shapes dominated, suggesting degradation of larger plastic debris. The study provides early baseline data on river microplastic pollution in a developing region of Indonesia.

2022 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 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