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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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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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Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Perairan Bandengan Kabupaten Kendal

Researchers investigated the forms and quantities of microplastics in sediments from Bandengan coastal waters in Kendal Regency, Indonesia, finding microplastic contamination across sampling sites collected in April and August.

2021 Journal of Marine Research 28 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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Analisis Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Perairan Semarang, Jawa Tengah

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in sediments from Semarang waters in Central Java, Indonesia, documenting the types, abundance, and distribution of microplastics across multiple sampling campaigns linked to the city's high population density and waste generation.

2023 Journal of Marine Research 8 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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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 Identification of Microplastics in Karang Mumus and Karang Asam Kecil River Estuary, Samarinda

Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in the estuaries of two rivers in Samarinda, Indonesia. Microplastics were found at the study sites, adding to documentation of widespread freshwater microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian river systems.

2023 Advances in biological sciences research/Advances in Biological Sciences Research
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Identifikasi Kelimpahan dan Karakteristik Mikroplastik pada Air Kali Mas, Kota Surabaya

This Indonesian study characterized microplastic abundance and type in water from the Kali Mas river in Surabaya. Plastic fragments and fibers were detected throughout the urban waterway, reflecting the impact of dense residential and commercial activity on local water quality.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal 1 citations
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Correlation Analysis of Water Quality and Microplastic Identification in the North Coast Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and identified microplastics in a river in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding correlations between water quality parameters and microplastic abundance and characterizing the dominant polymer types and morphologies present.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
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Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pantai Kartini Kabupaten Jepara Jawa Tengah

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in sediments at Kartini Beach, Jepara, Central Java, collecting samples using purposive sampling at three estuary stations to determine the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics in this Indonesian coastal environment.

2020 Journal of Marine Research 74 citations
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Analysis of Microplastic Contamination in Teluk Kombal Estuary: Impact and Sources as the Reference for Further and Mitigation Strategies

This study analyzed microplastic contamination in the Teluk Kombal Estuary, identifying dominant polymer types, particle morphologies, and potential sources including fishing activity, urban runoff, and single-use plastics.

2024 Indonesian Journal of Limnology
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Distribusi Mikroplastik Pada Sedimen Di Perairan Teluk Kendari

This Indonesian study (in Bahasa Indonesia) examined the distribution and abundance of microplastics in sediments from Kendari Bay, finding widespread contamination across sampling sites. The results add to growing evidence of microplastic accumulation in coastal sediment environments in Southeast Asia.

2020 Jurnal Sapa Laut (Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan) 16 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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Identifikasi Karakteristik Fisik Mikroplastik di Sungai Kalimas, Surabaya, Jawa Timur

Researchers identified physical characteristics of microplastics -- including shape, color, and size -- in water samples collected from upstream, midstream, and downstream sites on the Kalimas River in Surabaya, Indonesia, using purposive sampling and stereo microscopy, finding microplastics consistent with domestic wastewater and personal care product sources.

2022 JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN INDONESIA 12 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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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.

2022 Journal of Marine Research 10 citations
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Analisis Mikroplastik pada Sedimen di Pesisir Selat Sempu, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur

This Indonesian study analyzed the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in coastal sediments of the Sempu Strait in Malang Regency, Java. The research found microplastics at all sampling sites and used ocean current and tidal data to understand how local conditions influence microplastic distribution in this coastal zone.

2023 Water and Marine Pollution Journal PoluSea
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Korelasi Konsentrasi Mikroplastik dengan Material Padatan Tersuspensi (MPT) di Perairan Delta Sungai Bodri, Kendal, Jawa Tengah

Researchers examined the correlation between microplastic concentration and total suspended solids in waters of the Bodri River delta in Central Java, Indonesia, collecting 16 water samples across eight stations during both high and low tides in the dry season, finding a relationship between sediment load and microplastic distribution in this coastal system.

2022 Jurnal Kelautan Tropis 1 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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Occurrence, abundance, and distribution of microplastics pollution: an evidence in surface tropical water of Klang River estuary, Malaysia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance, size, shape, and polymer type in surface water of the Klang River estuary in Malaysia — a highly urbanized waterway — finding concentrations among the highest reported in Southeast Asian estuaries, with industrial packaging materials and synthetic textiles as the dominant sources.

2021 Environmental Geochemistry and Health 107 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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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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Identification of the Existence and Type of Microplastic in Code River Fish, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Researchers identified the presence and polymer types of microplastics in fish from the Code River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, providing early evidence of microplastic contamination in riverine fish from this urban waterway.

2020 EKSAKTA Journal of Sciences and Data Analysis 24 citations